Bike-taxi firm Rapido gives shields to captains for social distancing

Rapido Shield will cover the captain's back and will make for a safety shield between the customer and the driver-partner.

Bike-taxi company Rapido on Wednesday said it has introduced ‘Rapido Back Shields’ as an added measure of safety for its captains (driver-partners) and customers. Rapido Back Shields, a first of its kind safety measure programme by a bike taxi player in the country, will aim at further increasing the safety aspect of using bike taxi during this ongoing pandemic. The shields would act as a protective barrier for restricting contact.
 

The Rapido Shield, which weighs around 400 gms, will be worn by the captain during rides and will prevent any contact from the customer on the pillion seat. The shield