Irked by the bike taxis launched in the city last week, auto unions have demanded to know whether Rapido has required permission to operate. They said the vehicle for hire with a rider service would eventually impact their livelihoods, which has already taken a massive hit amid the pandemic.

Rapido, one of the country's largest bike taxi platforms, launched its service in the city on Friday, offering fixed fares starting as low as Rs 6 per km, making it an affordable commute option in Mumbai where traffic jams are common.