Bengaluru gets new food app, promises prices up to 15% lower than Swiggy & Zomato
Rapido has launched Ownly, a food delivery app in Bengaluru, aiming to compete with Swiggy and Zomato. Its zero-commission model allows restaurants to keep earnings, while customers benefit from lower prices and fixed delivery fees based on order value.
RAPIDO, the popular bike taxi and ride-hailing platform, has stepped into the food delivery business with the launch of its new app, Ownly.
The service has been rolled out in three Bengaluru neighbourhoods — Koramangala, HSR Layout, and BTM Layout — and aims to compete directly with Swiggy and Zomato.
What sets Ownly apart is its zero-commission model. Unlike other delivery platforms that charge restaurants commissions of up to 30 per cent, Rapido will not take a cut from restaurant earnings. Instead, it will levy a fixed delivery fee per order, allowing customers to enjoy food at prices up to 15 per cent lower than rival apps, as per a report by NDTV.
Under terms agreed with the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI), restaurants will cover delivery charges for orders within a 4-km radius. As per Business Standard, orders worth ₹100 or less will have a delivery cost of ₹10 for restaurants, with customers paying ₹20. For orders between ₹100 and ₹400, the delivery charge will be ₹25 plus GST. Orders above ₹400 will have a delivery fee of ₹50.
Rapido has been testing Ownly with its employees for several weeks ahead of the public launch. Deliveries will be handled by the company’s existing fleet of two-wheelers.
Founded in 2015, Rapido started as a bike taxi aggregator before adding auto rickshaws, parcel services, and cab rides in 2023. The launch of Ownly marks its biggest push yet into the highly competitive food delivery market.
