MakeMyTrip acquires majority stake in Quick Ride, enters ride-pooling business
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MakeMyTrip acquired a majority stake in Quick Ride to enter the ride-pooling segment, expanding its ground transportation and daily commute offerings.
MakeMyTrip has acquired a majority stake in Bengaluru-based shared mobility platform Quick Ride, marking its entry into the ride-pooling segment.
The Quick Ride brand and its ride-pooling business have been transferred to a newly formed entity, Co Ride Mobility Private Limited, in which MakeMyTrip has acquired a majority stake. Quick Ride's promoters will continue to lead the business.
Quick Ride connects people travelling along similar routes to facilitate shared rides, primarily for daily commutes. It operates an asset-light model and has partnerships with corporates, IT parks and business campuses.
The acquisition covers Quick Ride's brand and ride-pooling business. Its existing electric vehicle (EV) taxi business will continue to operate under the predecessor entity, iDisha Info Labs Private Limited.
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