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Home / Lifestyle / Culture / Photos / IN PHOTOS: Next-gen e-bike redefines dabbawalla deliveries in Mumbai

IN PHOTOS: Next-gen e-bike redefines dabbawalla deliveries in Mumbai

Updated On: 11 May, 2024 01:31 PM IST | Editor

Devised by Bandra-based Amartya Raj (23), this futuristic e-bike solves the woes of Mumbai dabbawallas and other delivery agents by reducing net time and minimising the burden of goods to be transported

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Devised by Bandra-based Amartya Raj (23), this futuristic e-bike solves the woes of Mumbai dabbawallas and other delivery agents by reducing net time and minimising the burden of goods to be transported

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Devised by Bandra-based Amartya Raj (23), this futuristic e-bike solves the woes of Mumbai dabbawallas and other delivery agents by reducing net time and minimising the burden of goods to be transported

In a recent workshop introduced by RevolGo, Parel-based dabbawalas were powered with 8 cargo bikes for a month which happened to double their last-mile deliveries

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In a recent workshop introduced by RevolGo, Parel-based dabbawalas were powered with 8 cargo bikes for a month which happened to double their last-mile deliveries

“Beyond speeding up delivery time, it also slashed off a major load of goods in transit. And with its ergonomic design, my legs don’t get tired anymore!” exclaims Mahadeo Havaji Bachche dabbawala when asked about his experience with RevolGo

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“Beyond speeding up delivery time, it also slashed off a major load of goods in transit. And with its ergonomic design, my legs don’t get tired anymore!” exclaims Mahadeo Havaji Bachche dabbawala when asked about his experience with RevolGo

Packed with a not-so-usual giant basket in the front, the e-bike is just like any other bicycle but with an accelerator. The rider can either use the throttle to speed up or pedal down to her destination at a maximum speed of 25 km (per hour), meaning that no prior licensing is required to acquire or ride it

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Packed with a not-so-usual giant basket in the front, the e-bike is just like any other bicycle but with an accelerator. The rider can either use the throttle to speed up or pedal down to her destination at a maximum speed of 25 km (per hour), meaning that no prior licensing is required to acquire or ride it

Ravi, a young vendor who sells coconut in Bandra East has also switched to the futuristic bike. From 7 am to 4 pm, he is on a roll serving 40-50 coconuts across a distance of 15 kilometers. Adding to the list of riders are more delivery partners from DHL, local kirana stores and more porter services

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Ravi, a young vendor who sells coconut in Bandra East has also switched to the futuristic bike. From 7 am to 4 pm, he is on a roll serving 40-50 coconuts across a distance of 15 kilometers. Adding to the list of riders are more delivery partners from DHL, local kirana stores and more porter services

The battery size is that of a Bluetooth speaker, which takes a little over three hours to charge, lasts all day (30 to 50 km) and comes in a pack of 2. Boxy, edgy and an absolute trouble-shooter -“ this electric cycle stands as a common means of transport in Europe

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The battery size is that of a Bluetooth speaker, which takes a little over three hours to charge, lasts all day (30 to 50 km) and comes in a pack of 2. Boxy, edgy and an absolute trouble-shooter -“ this electric cycle stands as a common means of transport in Europe

The green venture founded in 2022 by Bandra local Amartya Raj (23), is a novel entry into the e-bike realm committed to diminishing carbon footprints and fostering environmental synergy. “We have been working with the dabbawalas for over five months now. We wanted to equip them with a tool that doesn’t disrupt their daily functioning,” Raj tells Midday

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The green venture founded in 2022 by Bandra local Amartya Raj (23), is a novel entry into the e-bike realm committed to diminishing carbon footprints and fostering environmental synergy. “We have been working with the dabbawalas for over five months now. We wanted to equip them with a tool that doesn’t disrupt their daily functioning,” Raj tells Midday

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