Kolkata : Rapido, India’s largest ride-sharing platform and a leading job creator, has been announced as the exclusive mobility partner for the much-anticipated Bengal Shopping Festival Expo at ‘Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan.’ In addition to being celebrated at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan this grand shopping festival will continue for 16 days, from September 20th to October 5th, 2024, at various malls and markets across Kolkata. Indulging in festivities and enhancing the experience for festival-goers, Rapido is offering discounted bike taxi rides to attendees, making commuting to the event affordable and convenient. Attendees can take advantage of the exclusive discounts on their bike taxi rides by using a unique promotional code ‘BSF30’ created specifically for the festival, ensuring seamless round trips to the Prangan at a reduced cost.
On the occasion of this momentous partnership, Rajiv Bhyri, Associate Vice President at Rapido, stated, ‘At Rapido, we are committed to making travel both affordable and convenient for our users. As the exclusive mobility partner for the Bengal Shopping Festival, we are thrilled to offer festival attendees discounted bike taxi rides. Our goal is to ensure that visitors can enjoy the event without worrying about their commute. With our dedicated fleet and seamless services, we look forward to enhancing the overall experience for festival-goers.’
In addition to bike taxis, Rapido will provide a dedicated fleet of cars for the event’s organizers, ensuring smooth and efficient transportation for staff and logistics during the festival. ‘We are excited to collaborate with Rapido for the Bengal Shopping Festival,’ said Sushil Poddar, President CWBTA (Confederation of West Bengal Traders Association) Use the code ‘BSF30’ to avail discounted rides during the Bengal Shopping Festival Expo, running from September 23rd to October 5th. The code can be used 16 days across major Kolkata markets, including Gariahat Market, Hatibagan Market, Burrabazar and popular malls such as South City Mall, Quest Mall, Acropolis Mall, Avani Mall, Mani Square and Diamond Plaza Mall.-the organizers of Bengal Shopping Festival. ‘With Rapido’s extensive mobility solutions, we are confident that the transport needs of both attendees and organizers will be well taken care of, contributing to a successful and eventful experience.’
As a trusted platform in over 100 cities, Rapido continues to redefine urban commuting with its focus on convenience, affordability, and seamless travel. The company’s partnership with the Bengal Shopping Festival is a testament to its growing role in large-scale events and local transportation solutions.