Hyderabad, 28 May 2025: In a significant step towards enhancing road safety and emergency preparedness, Rapido, India’s largest ride-sharing platform, has partnered with the Society for Advanced Clinical and Therapeutic Emergency Medicine (SACTEM) to provide Basic Life Support (BLS) training to over 1000 captains (Bike, Auto, and Cab) across 16 cities in India. The initiative flagged off on World Emergency Medicine Day, calls attention to the vital role that first responders play in saving lives.
Given their constant presence on the roads, Rapido captains are often among the first to witness accidents or health-related incidents. Captains will be trained in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid, equipping them to respond effectively to medical emergencies until professional help arrives.
The training is being rolled out in a phased manner, with the first phase covering captains across Bangalore, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Vijayawada, Dehradun, Mysore, Surat, Vadodara, Bhopal, and Vizag. Plans are underway to expand this initiative to many more locations in the coming months.
Aravind Sanka, Co-founder, Rapido, said, “Our captains are not just mobility partners — they are integral to the fabric of our cities. This partnership with SACTEM reflects our belief that mobility goes beyond getting from point A to point B — it’s about being a part of the community and stepping up when it matters. By equipping our captains with life-saving skills, we’re taking a meaningful step toward making our roads safer and building a culture of care. We’re proud to lead an initiative that empowers everyday heroes across our cities.”
Dr. Lokendra Gupta, President of SACTEM, added, “Basic Life Support training is not just a skill—it’s a critical tool that can save lives. Partnering with Rapido to train its captains, who are constantly navigating our streets, means we are creating a larger network of everyday heroes who can step up in emergencies.”
