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Rapido Debuts Ownly Beta in Bengaluru with Zero-Commission Delivery

The Android-only beta uses flat delivery fees to undercut rivals in three Bengaluru neighbourhoods, prompting Swiggy to reconsider its minority stake.

Rapido launches ‘Ownly’ app in Bengaluru to deliver low-cost meals under Rs. 150 using a zero-commission model.
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Rapido has launched new food delivery service called Ownly

Overview

  • Rapido rolled out Ownly this week as an Android-only beta in select Bengaluru neighbourhoods with a zero-commission model for restaurants.
  • A published rate card charges restaurants ₹59 for orders above ₹400, ₹29.50 for orders between ₹100 and ₹400, and splits fees for orders under ₹100 between restaurants and customers.
  • Rapido established Ownly under its new subsidiary Ctrlx Technologies, listing Aravind Sanka and Vivek Krishna as directors to address governance concerns.
  • Swiggy has announced plans to reconsider its 12 percent stake in Rapido, citing potential conflicts following the entry into food delivery.
  • The company is leveraging its existing two-wheeler fleet and curated delivery zones to test operational efficiency before planning a broader rollout.