365Telugu.com online news,Hyderabad, 28 May 2025: In a major move to boost road safety and emergency readiness, 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 more than 1,000 captains across 16 cities in India.
This initiative, launched on World Emergency Medicine Day, highlights the crucial role first responders play in saving lives during emergencies.
Being constantly present on the roads, Rapido captains are often the first witnesses to accidents and health emergencies. Through this program, captains will receive training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid, equipping them to provide immediate assistance until professional medical help arrives.
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The training rollout is happening in phases, with the initial phase covering captains in Bangalore, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Vijayawada, Dehradun, Mysore, Surat, Vadodara, Bhopal, and Visakhapatnam. Plans are underway to extend this program to additional cities in the near future.
Aravind Sanka, Co-founder of Rapido, said, “Our captains are more than just mobility partners; they are an essential part of our urban communities. This partnership with SACTEM reflects our commitment to not only facilitate travel but also to contribute meaningfully by empowering our captains with life-saving skills.
By doing so, we aim to make our roads safer and foster a culture of care across our cities. We’re proud to lead an initiative that transforms everyday individuals into heroes.”
Dr. Lokendra Gupta, President of SACTEM, added, “Basic Life Support training is a vital skill that can save lives in critical moments. By collaborating with Rapido to train their captains—who are constantly on the move in our cities—we are building a larger network of first responders ready to step in when emergencies occur.”
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This program marks the beginning of Rapido’s broader commitment to creating a community of trained first responders, enhancing safety and care on Indian roads.