We have some exciting news to share! Ridepanda has been named a Gold Stevie® Award winner in the New Service of the Year category at the third annual Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. Out of more than 700 nominations submitted from 37 nations and territories, Ridepanda's e-bike and scooter subscription benefits platform stood out as the Gold winner in the Transportation and Mobility Technology category.
We are deeply proud of this recognition, especially because it reflects the thousands of employees who have made lasting changes to how they get to work.
Ridepanda set out to solve a problem that no one had cracked: how do you actually get car-dependent commuters to switch to bikes? Not just try it once, but truly, durably change their commute?
The answer wasn't another app or a shared bike rack. It was giving employees access to their own personal vehicle, an e-bike, pedal bike, or scooter that belongs to them for as long as they want it. That sense of ownership changes everything. Your bike is always there when you need it. You know how it rides. You trust it. There's no hunting for a docking station, no wondering if it'll be available, no compromising on the vehicle that fits your commute. It's yours, and that freedom and flexibility are exactly what turns a skeptic into a daily rider.
The other piece that makes it work: employers cover most or all of the cost through their existing benefits budget. A premium e-bike can run $3,000–$5,000 to purchase outright, which is a barrier that puts them out of reach for most people. Ridepanda flips that equation. Instead of fronting thousands of dollars, employees get access to a high-quality vehicle that matches their specific commuting and travel needs through a low monthly subscription, largely subsidized by their employer. Great vehicle, no sticker shock, no long-term commitment.
The data backs it up: before joining Ridepanda, 74% of our riders never or rarely commuted by bike. After joining, 84% commute multiple times a week. Employees replace an average of 6 car trips per week, saving approximately 1,500 pounds of CO₂ per rider per year. That's the equivalent of planting 20–25 trees, replacing 1,700 miles of driving, or skipping a round-trip flight between New York and Chicago.
"Winning the Gold Stevie® Award for New Service of the Year is a profound validation of what we've been building, and more importantly, of the thousands of employees who have genuinely transformed how they get to work. This isn't just a technology story. It's a behavior change story. We are proud to be recognized for creating a service that actually moves the needle on emissions, wellness, and the daily commute experience."
— Chinmay Malaviya, Co-founder & CEO, Ridepanda
For the HR, TDM, and sustainability leaders who have championed Ridepanda inside their organizations, places like Amazon, Google, OpenAI, Intuit, Rubrik, Goodwin Law, and beyond, this award is for you, too. You took a chance on a new kind of benefit. You made the case internally. And your employees are showing up differently because of it.
This Gold Stevie® is external confirmation of what you already know: Ridepanda works. It converts. It sticks. And it delivers real, reportable ESG impact, not just a feel-good program that employees forget about after the first month.
The Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence honor the remarkable accomplishments of individuals, teams, and organizations shaping the future of technology across all industries. More than 180 professionals worldwide judged this year's nominations. Winners will be celebrated at a red carpet ceremony on October 28, 2026, at the Pullman Paris Montparnasse in Paris, France.
If your organization is looking for a commute benefit that drives real behavior change, real ESG outcomes, and genuine employee delight, we'd love to talk. Ridepanda is live in weeks, requires no new budget, and no implementation headaches. The easiest sustainability win you'll ever launch.
Learn more at ridepanda.com or reach out directly at hello@ridepanda.com to schedule a call with our team.
