mobility
32 ARTICLES
Rapido continues to defy all odds
Despite facing challenges around its business model, the ride-hailing platform has outpaced larger rivals, carved out a niche for itself, particularly in smaller cities, and joined the unicorn club.
29 Aug 2024
Is Rajiv Bajaj’s CNG motorcycle a game changer?
Can the Freedom 125 shake up the fiercely competitive commuter market?
17 Jul 2024
Zoomcar's surprise SPAC listing hides its plethora of issues
The car rental startup has somehow managed to go public and says it will turn a profit this year. That seems to be far from reality though.
16 Jan 2024
The odds are against Rapido’s cab-hailing bet
The eight-year-old bike taxi startup is expanding into a segment that is rife with challenges such as poor driver loyalty and a high cash burn.
02 Nov 2023
Ride-hailing startup InDrive’s swift but alarming growth in India
The Russian-origin cab app, while gaining traction in India for its bid-based fare model, faces questions about its customer support and safety measures.
16 Aug 2023
Why is Ola’s scooter the best-selling electric two-wheeler?
Despite a litany of issues, Ola Electric continues to top the chart when it comes to sales; separately, comedian Kunal Kamra challenges the Modi government’s fact-check proposal.
14 Apr 2023
Ola Electric is doing a recall under the cloak of an upgrade
By leaving the choice in the hands of the customer who doesn’t know how dangerous the situation is, Ola Electric is pulling wool over the customer’s eyes.
17 Mar 2023
Why Ola Electric scooters continue to break
Incidents of the front suspension arm breaking reaffirm that Bhavish Aggarwal’s company may have pushed an improperly finished scooter into the market.
06 Feb 2023
GoMechanic’s working capital crisis
The car repair startup has not paid workshops and laid off around 30% employees as it waits for its next fundraise.
16 Jan 2023
Facing liquidity crunch, Bounce lays off half its workforce
The Bengaluru-based scooter startup has fired around 250 employees amid a cash crisis, and may be looking for a buyer.
09 Jan 2023