As central and state governments look to gradually ease lockdown restrictions. A number of individuals will find themselves returning to work, with limited public transport and ride-hailing platform at their disposal. In an attempt to ease the burden of travel in a country on lockdown, rise-sharing platforms are beginning to offer long term rental solutions.
Starting tomorrow, we’re introducing Long Term Rentals to ensure you have a safe commute option for your essential travel. Head to our app and choose from our range of long term plans. #Lockdown #SafeCommute pic.twitter.com/CqzVDWapoa
— Bounce (@bounceshare) April 20, 2020
Bangalore-based scooter rental platform, Bounce, announced that from the 21st of April onward, it will be offering extended rental options for those looking for safe commute options.
Vogo, the daily scooter rental platform, offering its services in Bangalore and Hyderabad, also recently announced its long-term rental solutions. Vogo is further reaching out to business in order to provide transportation solutions for employees post-lockdown.
Vehicles are sanitized and available exclusively for employees to use for essential travel. For all the businesses looking to facilitate safe personal mobility for their employees post lockdown, reach out to us at 7092923432 or help@vogo.in (2/2)#VOGO #LongTermRentals #lockdown
— VOGO (@Vogo_rentals) April 15, 2020
Startups have played a massive role in facilitating the smooth transition into a nation-wide lockdown. Ride-hailing, grocery delivery, and home-delivery services, have banded together to make sure the urban population has never been left wanting for essential items. Now it seems the startups landscape is poised to ease the transition back to regular life.