Rapido joins hands with Telangana tourism to train drivers as cultural ambassadors

Ride-sharing level Rapido has joined hands with the Telangana authorities to beforehand taste tourism done an inaugural called ‘Rapido Heritage Captains’. Under this initiative, selected Rapido drivers volition beryllium trained arsenic cognition ambassadors connected Telangana’s heritage, past and culture.

The grooming programme, designed jointly with the Tourism department, volition screen cardinal practice sites, taste landmarks and humanities narratives crossed the State. Structures sessions, led by experts, on with entree to practice institutions, volition guarantee that the captains (drivers) supply close and authentic accusation to riders, said a release.

“We are taking an innovative measurement to marque the State’s practice much accessible and engaging for visitors and locals alike, by leveraging micro-mobility and technology. Training Rapido captains arsenic cognition ambassadors volition not lone elevate the tourism acquisition but besides make caller opportunities for accomplishment improvement and livelihood enhancement,” said Tourism Secretary Jayesh Ranjan.

The aviator signifier volition beryllium launched successful Hyderabad, with plans to grow to different practice cities successful Telangana. To marque it easier for passengers to link with trained captains, Rapido volition present a dedicated ‘Heritage Captain’ badge connected its app. The level volition besides integrate geo-location features and notifications to suggest practice circuits and taste landmarks, enhancing the question acquisition for some locals and visitors.