Rapido Captain jobs in Bangalore
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Key facts
- Type
- Bike taxi
- Pay
- ₹1,200–1,300 per day as of 19 Aug 2026
- Shifts
- Flexible
- Vehicle
- Bike, Electric bike (EV)
- Documents
- Driving licence, Registration certificate (RC), Profile photo, Aadhaar card or PAN card, Vehicle insurance copy, Bank account details
- Minimum age
- 18 years
- Also needed
- At least 18 years old, Valid driving licence and at least 2 years of driving experience, Your own bike (Rapido rents out EVs only in some cities such as Hyderabad and Delhi; elsewhere, including Bengaluru, a bike is a must), No pending challans on the vehicle, No conviction or pending case for drunk driving or serious crimes in the past 3 years, Consent to police verification and a background check, Vehicle with valid fitness certificate, insurance, pollution certificate (PUC) and permits, 30-hour induction training before onboarding
Rapido Captains earn the fare for each ride, and Rapido adds it to a Captain wallet you can move to your bank account. Captains can also take parcel, food and grocery deliveries. In Bengaluru you need your own bike: Rapido does not rent out EVs here.
Rapido openings
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Rapido Captain (Bike Taxi Rider): Banashankari · Flexible hours
Usually ₹25,000–50,000 per month
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Rapido Captain (Bike Taxi Rider): Nagarbhavi · Flexible hours
Usually ₹25,000–50,000 per month
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Rapido Captain (Bike Taxi Rider): Yelahanka New Town · Flexible hours
Usually ₹25,000–50,000 per month
Flexible -
Rapido Captain (Bike Taxi Rider): Ramamurthy Nagar · Flexible hours
Usually ₹25,000–50,000 per month
Flexible
Fares, the Captain wallet and one rider's day
| How you earn | Rapido Captains earn the fare for each ride. Rapido collects the fare from customers for you and adds the money to your Captain wallet, which you can move to your bank account. There is no fixed shift, but you can be online for at most 12 hours a day. Captains can also take parcel, food and grocery deliveries. |
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| Pay | ₹1,200–1,300 per day as of 19 Aug 2026 |
| What changes it | Around ₹1,200–1,300 a day earned by one Bengaluru student working part-time as a Rapido captain (no more than 15 days a month, during vacation), sometimes taking food delivery orders through Rapido; about ₹250–300 a day went on fuel. One rider's account shared on Reddit, not a fixed rate. |
You earn the fare for each ride. Rapido collects it from the customer for you and adds it to your Captain wallet, which you can move to your bank account. There is no fixed shift, but you can be online for at most 12 hours a day.
One reported example: a Bengaluru student working part-time as a Rapido captain, no more than 15 days a month during vacation and sometimes taking food orders through Rapido, said he earned around ₹1,200–1,300 a day. About ₹250–300 a day went on fuel. That is one rider's account shared on Reddit, not a fixed rate.
Joining: Rapido says you can join as a Captain free of cost. Its Captain terms let it charge fees or a subscription shown in the app, plus taxes.
What Rapido Captains do, and who can join
A Rapido Captain carries passengers on bike rides booked in the Rapido Captain app. Captains can also take parcel, food and grocery deliveries. For food delivery work, also see our Ownly page.
Who can join:
- age at least 18
- a valid driving licence and at least 2 years of driving experience
- your own bike, because Rapido does not rent out EVs in Bengaluru
- no pending challans on the vehicle
- no conviction or pending case for drunk driving or serious crimes in the past 3 years
- consent to police verification and a background check
- a vehicle with valid fitness certificate, insurance, pollution certificate (PUC) and permits
There is a 30-hour induction training before onboarding.
Applying through our form
We are independent of Rapido. To apply with us:
- Use the form on this page: name, phone, city and area. Rapido is pre-filled.
- Our team calls you back to talk about openings with hiring partners.
- Have your licence, RC, a profile photo, Aadhaar or PAN, the insurance copy and bank details ready.
Before you start as a Captain
- Clear any pending challans on your bike first; Rapido asks for none.
- Check the fitness certificate, insurance and PUC dates on your vehicle.
- Plan for the 30-hour induction training before your first ride.
- Keep fuel in your sums: the student above spent about ₹250–300 a day on it.
Other ride and bike-taxi work is compared on bike taxi jobs.
Questions about Rapido jobs
What do I need to become a Rapido Captain?
You must be at least 18, with a valid driving licence and at least 2 years of driving experience. Rapido asks for your driving licence, RC, a profile photo, Aadhaar card or PAN card, vehicle insurance copy and bank account details.
How do Rapido Captains get paid?
You earn the fare for each ride. Rapido collects it from customers and adds it to your Captain wallet, which you can move to your bank account. There is no fixed shift, but you can be online for at most 12 hours a day.
Is joining Rapido free?
Rapido says you can join as a Captain free of cost. Its Captain terms let it charge Captains fees or a subscription shown in the app, plus taxes.
Can I rent an EV from Rapido in Bengaluru?
Rapido rents out EVs only in some cities, such as Hyderabad and Delhi. In other cities, including Bengaluru, you need your own bike.
Can I do Rapido part time?
Yes. Rapido has no fixed shift, and you can be online for at most 12 hours a day. One Bengaluru student reported working part-time as a Captain for no more than 15 days a month during vacation.
Do I need an RC for Rapido Captain?
Yes. The registration certificate (RC) is on Rapido's document list, and the vehicle also needs a valid fitness certificate, insurance, PUC and permits.