redBus introduces bike pooling services through rPool

Online bus ticketing platform redBus has introduced bikes into its rPool service. rPool is an app-based ride sharing service available in Bangalore, Hyderabad and Pune that now has a bike pooling option as well.

According to redBus, Bike pool is aimed at working professionals. The app connects ride givers and ride takers and uses an algorithm that is said to ensure that ride givers don't have to deviate from their daily work route and ride takers get to travel the maximum distance of their commute.

The rPool app is claimed to be safe, secure and private and has verified profiles of riders. It has an in-app chat feature.

The services offers incentives ranging from Rs. 1-4 per km for offering riders. Ride givers can also earn double the rate for the first 10 rides. As part of the inaugural offer, the first 500 ride givers in Bangalore, Hyderabad and Pune will not be charged a commission for the first 5 years.