RodBez

The Uber of Rural Bihar

Mobility Transportation

Key Details

Founded: 2022

Location: Patna, Bihar, India

Founder(s): Dilkhush Kumar, Siddharth Shankar Jha

Website: https://www.rodbez.in/

Funding: ₹50 lakh from Shark Tank India (₹20 lakh equity for 5%, ₹30 lakh debt at 12% interest)

About RodBez

RodBez is a Bihar-based mobility startup redefining how people travel across rural and semi-urban India. Often called “The Uber of Rural Bihar,” RodBez connects passengers with affordable one-way taxis and shared rides, solving the long-standing issue of costly return fares and unreliable transport in small towns and villages.

RodBez is not just a taxi app — it’s a rural transport revolution that has already reached 5,000+ villages, onboarded 3,500+ drivers, and saved lakhs of rupees for Bihar’s commuters. With backing from Shark Tank India and a vision to expand across India’s underserved regions, RodBez is empowering people to travel smarter, safer, and cheaper — no matter where they live.

Teams

Dilkhush Kumar

Dilkhush Kumar

Co‑Founder & CEO

Once a rickshaw puller and vegetable vendor from Saharsa, Dilkhush built RodBez with Bihari grit and tech-savvy vision. Known as Bihar’s “Startup King.”

Siddharth Shankar Jha

Siddharth Shankar Jha

Co‑Founder & CFO

Manages RodBez’s financial strategy and stakeholder relations, helping structure the startup’s growth path in rural mobility.

Nirbhay Jha

Nirbhay Jha

CTO & Product Head

Leads the technology stack, real‑time route matching, tracking, and app UI/UX for rural-first transport experiences.

FAQs

What is RodBez’s one‑way taxi model?
RodBez connects passengers traveling in opposite directions into one taxi, reducing travel cost by up to 40%. That’s Ride‑sharing tailored for rural Bihar.
How much can I save with TaxiPool?
TaxiPool can save you up to 60% over traditional cab fares, while still maintaining the car exclusively for your group.
What if the taxi doesn’t arrive on time?
RodBez promises a 100% refund in case of missed flights or trains due to delay—a rare guarantee in rural mobility.
Where is RodBez available?
It connects villages and cities across Bihar, including routes to and from Patna, covering over 5,000 locations.