On-demand two-wheeler taxi service Bikxie launches its services in Gurgaon

Bikxie, the two-wheeler taxi service provider launched its services in Gurgaon on January 1, 2016. The on-demand service will ease the problem of last mile connectivity in the Millennium City with a safe, speedy and highly convenient option to get to and from metro stations, bus stops or any other destination. Bikxie was launched at the Gurgaon Regional Transport Office in Mini Secretariat by Shri T L Satya Prakash, Deputy Commissioner, Gurgaon and Shri Sushil Sarwan, RTA Gurgaon.

Bikxie will be available as an app and commuters will also be able to hail the two-wheeler taxis from key locations around the city including metros and universities. Passengers can also enquire about Bikxie’s services on the toll-free number 18001034685.

Recognising the potential in this space, three enthusiasts from different background, Mohit Sharma (MBA Finance, NMIMS Mumbai), Divya Kalia (MA Economics, GIPE Pune) and Dennis Ching (MBA Marketing ITM Mumbai) co-founded Bikxie, a two wheeler taxi service for last mile connectivity.

Bikxie aims to ease the daily commute of college students and office goers as well as users in residential areas. The key USP of Bikxie is the safety aspect that is bundled into its services. Drivers are enrolled with Bikxie only after undergoing thorough police verification. They are then given comprehensive training, covering various aspects like customer management, safe driving practices, traffic rules and first-aid management.

The App also has a SOS button which can be pressed by the passenger at anytime should a need arise. Once the SOS button is triggered, a call will instantly go to the passenger to check his well being. The exact location of the bike will also be monitored through our GPS system. Additionally, the passenger can feed in a safety contact into the app. As soon as the trip starts, the safety contact gets a message with the driver’s name, bike number and phone number along with all trip details. When the ride ends, the safety contact is intimated again. Enhancing the safety quotient is the fact that comprehensive insurance is in place for both the driver and the passenger in case of any accidents.

To heighten the comfort and convenience of passengers, they are given a hair net to be worn before wearing the helmet to ensure maximum hygiene. To offer protection from pollution, they are given masks for the trip and wet wipes at the end of it. First Aid Kit is also provided to the drivers so they can attend to any minor medical emergencies during the journey.

Speaking on its launch, Mohit Sharma, Co-Founder & Chief Executive officer, Bikxie, said, “Gurgaon is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the country. However, it continues to be plagued by issues related to the daily commute and especially last mile connectivity. Bikxie aims to eliminate these hassles by providing citizens with a fast, affordable and safe alternative to autos and rickshaws.”

Talking about the services, Divya Kalia, Co-founder, Bikxie, said, “Every ride on Bikxie is tracked and comes with the guarantee of utmost safety which makes it the most viable choice of commuters. After expanding our reach to all areas of Gurgaon, we will look at tapping other cities of Haryana. We are also in advanced discussion with senior officials of other cities to allow us to provide similar service in those cities. ” 

In the first phase, Bikxie’s services will be available near DLF Cyber City between 9 am and 7 pm. Initially, 10 bikes will be available for commuters. Bikxie will be a highly cost-effective solution with Rs 10 for the first 2 kilometres and Rs 5 for every subsequent kilometre. 

Bikxie has raised seed funding from individual investment bankers and is in talks with some key angel investors for its next round of capital infusion.