On polling day, the Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi has partnered with the bike taxi business Rapido to provide eligible voters with free transportation from polling places to their residences. The initiative seeks to maximise the number of people who cast ballots on May 25. On election day, eligible voters will have the opportunity to take advantage of a free trip from the polling places to their residences.
On the day of polling, voters after casting their vote can conveniently book and avail a complimentary bike ride using the Rapido app. A dedicated rider will pick up the elector from the polling station and ensure their safe return to home, the statement said.
Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi P. Krishnamurthy said, "By offering the option of free bike rides on the polling day, we aim to ensure ease of voting experience and to encourage citizens to exercise their vote and contribute to the democratic process. Every vote counts and it is essential to ensure that every eligible voter can cast their vote without hindrance."
Rapido has a pool of eight lakh bike drivers in Delhi with a subscriber base of 80 lakh. The availability of bike riders across Delhi will be facilitated and ensured at the designated polling booths, the statement said.
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