“Never Taking Rapido Again,” Bengaluru Woman Hospitalised After Rapido Rider Took Turn Without Indicator

Sanjana Shenoy

5 months ago

In a shocking incident, a 23-year-old Google software engineer from Bengaluru met with a terrible accident after she booked a Rapido ride. Taking to X, she stated that the rider took a sharp turn without using the indicator. Read on to know the mishap that took place.

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Amisha Aggarwal stated on X (formerly Twitter) that she was never taking a Rapido bike again. She shared two pictures of her bruised leg on a hospital bed. In the comments section, she wrote that this incident happened at the Outer Ring Road. The 23-year-old Google techie booked the bike to travel from Brookfield to Marathahalli multiplex.

Never taking a Rapido bike again :) pic.twitter.com/EAwkyCjfb1

— Amisha Aggarwal 📌 (@awwmishaaa) June 30, 2024

In her X thread, she further explained, that this incident happened on Friday night. The Rapido rider was riding the bike at a high speed and was violating traffic rules. Amisha said that at Outer Ring Road, Kadubeesanahalli, the man suddenly took a sharp turn to enter the service lane. But he took this turn without pressing the indicator. But at that moment, a car rammed into the bike from behind. And she and the Rapido rider fell on the spot.

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The Rapido rider allegedly ended the trip and fled the spot. She said she was able to avoid grave injuries as her helmet was of good quality. The car driver who collided with the bike helped the techie. She stated to Hindustan Times, that the man even gave her his slippers as she was wearing heels and couldn’t walk in them. The man profusely apologised to her. Also, as she fell on the busy Outer Ring Road, no other vehicle rammed into her.

Sorry to hear that, hope you’re okay.

— Vishu Verma (@vishucodes) June 30, 2024

Considering the driving skills of majority people in India bike aggregators will fall in the worst category with risk percentage ” Living on the edge”

— Parag Mandpe (@ParagMandpe) July 1, 2024

Netizens Prefer Booking Cabs To Say Safe

In her X thread, the woman mentioned she filed a complaint with Rapido. And the ride-hailing aggregator asked her to file an insurance claim. After this incident, she asked her followers to avoid booking two-wheelers if they love their life. Netizens were shocked and concerned for her after seeing her post. @gagan_goutham mentioned that she always books cabs as he can’t trust auto or bike riders.

There was a recent train and airport accident also, please don’t take that also. Accident happens because of the negligence of someone, blaming the whole organisation is not a good practice. Wishing for your speedy recovery. Take care.

— Vivek Rajak (@vivekumarajak) July 1, 2024

It’s a rule for most two-wheelers in India to flaunt traffic rules.

Major overhaul needed in our laws to actually fine the culprits.

Worst is that they put others life at stake.

— Monill Parikh (@MonillParikh) July 1, 2024

Another mentioned how bike riders often fall in the worst category of riders in India. Many hoped she was better.

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Meanwhile, Bengalureans, do let us know if you’ve ever faced such unfortunate incidents with ride-hailing apps in the city.

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