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Always fancied driving an autorickshaw? Now you can

Bangalore-based car rental start-up, Zoomcar, on Monday announced the launch of an auto-rickshaw self-drive rental service.

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Commuters who are hassled with the everyday humdrum of hailing an auto-rickshaw, now have the option of or hiring and driving their own auto-rickshaw. Even those looking to take the auto-rickshaw for a joy-ride can avail of the service.

Bangalore-based car rental start-up, Zoomcar, on Monday, announced the launch of an auto-rickshaw self-drive rental service. The start-up already offers several cars for self-driving rentals. 

While the company is in the process of doing a pilot run with limited inventory across six cities, Delhi was the first city to get the service. The company, however, hasn't revealed the other five cities that will get the auto-rickshaw rental service.

Zoomcar currently operates in seven cities -- Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune and Chandigarh. 

The auto-rickshaw booking option hasn't been made available on the website yet. When dna checked with the company, they said they were in the process of making some changes and the option was likely to go live soon. 

Zoomcar says that the auto-rickshaw rental service has been launched on a trial basis only. Per session, each customer will only be allowed to ride the auto-rickshaw for 30 minutes per booking, it said on its website. 

Customers interested will have to go through a 10-minute session with the fleet executives before driving the auto-rickshaw. They will then be allowed to drive for 20 minutes but they will be accompanied by two professionals. 

However, the website and app will let customers book a ride for a minimum of four hours currently. Zoomcar will charge Rs 40 for a 30-minute ride

To ensure safety,  Zoomcar  said, during the pilot run, customers will only be allowed to drive within a one-kilometre radius of the pick-up site. 

The catch here is a Rs 5,000 refundable security deposit which will be applicable on every booking. 

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