Rapido partners Big Basket, Big Bazaar & Spencer's for last-mile essentials across 90 cities
Rapido has tied up with Big Basket, Big Bazaar and Spencer's Retail to power last-mile essential deliveries in 90 Indian cities during the COVID-19 lockdown. Talks are underway with Grofers, Dunzo and FreshtoHome, with the bike-taxi player redeploying up to 70% of its fleet.
What happened
Rapido partnered with Big Basket, Big Bazaar and Spencer's Retail to enable last-mile essential deliveries across 90 Indian cities during the COVID-19 lockdown,
Key facts
- 90 cities
- 70 percent of fleet
Why this matters
Rapido's multi-retailer last-mile alliances create a neutral delivery layer worth watching as a potential acquisition target or integration partner for grocers building omni-channel fulfillment.
What to watch
- Lockdown extension or phased reopening dates by state
- Grocery order volumes vs baseline ride-hail earnings per rider
- Whether partnerships convert from temporary MOUs to revenue-share contracts
- Regulatory clarity on bike-taxi legality post-lockdown
- Announcements of a dedicated Rapido logistics/delivery brand
- Rapido closes Grofers, Dunzo, FreshtoHome deals to lock multi-retailer supply
- Competitors (Ola, Uber, Swiggy, Zomato) accelerate their own essentials last-mile pivots
- Big Basket/Big Bazaar expand slot capacity leveraging borrowed fleet
- Rapido introduces rider safety kits, contactless delivery, and insurance to sustain trust