City-based cargo e-bike maker, RevolGo is doing some out-of-the-box thinking to make the lives of Mumbai’s dabbawalas easier. Photo courtesy: RevolGo
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
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
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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