# Wicked Ride

- Link: https://100xfounder.com/startup/wicked-ride/
- Published: 2024-01-01T00:00:00+05:30
- Author: Ishaan Vardhan

Wicked Ride was a Bengaluru startup that rented premium motorcycles to travellers
and riding enthusiasts. Inc42 reported that it was founded in April 2014 by Varun
Agni, Vivekananda Hallekere and Anil G, and that by mid-2015 it had completed more
than 2,500 rides with a fleet of 32 motorcycles. Besides self-drive rentals it ran
guided motorcycle trips (which it called Bikeations), fixed-departure tours, gear
rental and photo sessions with premium bikes. In July 2015 it raised a seed round
of about INR 5 crore from an undisclosed angel investor.

The business then changed shape. The same company, registered as Wickedride Adventure
Services Pvt Ltd, launched Metro Bikes, a commuter scooter and bike rental service
at Bengaluru metro stations with keyless, OTP-based access. Inc42 reported in June
2018 that it raised $8.98 million in a round led by Sequoia Capital and Accel, and
described Metro Bikes as originally called Wicked Ride. Metro Bikes was later renamed
Bounce and grew into a dockless scooter-sharing service.

Bounce later moved into electric vehicles. In December 2021 it launched its first
electric scooter, the Bounce Infinity E1. Autocar Professional reported launch prices
of Rs 68,999 with battery and charger, or Rs 45,099 without the battery for buyers
who chose a battery-as-a-service swap plan, and a certified range of 85 km per charge.
Hallekere was quoted as co-founder and CEO.

The Wicked Ride brand itself is no longer active: when we checked in October 2026,
the wickedride.com domain was listed for sale, and the old Bounce domain redirects
to bounceinfinity.com, which sells the E1 range. Anyone looking for a motorcycle
rental in Bengaluru today will need a different provider.

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