Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Ola Electric Ordered to Repair or Refund Defective Scooter
Imagine buying a new scooter, but it keeps stopping in the middle of the road.
That happened to someone who bought an electric scooter from Ola.
The scooter had problems soon after purchase, and Ola couldn't fix it properly.
So, the person went to a special court for consumers.
The court agreed the scooter was faulty and ordered Ola to fix it or give the person their money back with extra money for the trouble.
Uday Kumar B.C. purchased an Ola electric scooter for ₹1.17 lakh.
The scooter began stalling shortly after purchase, causing issues.
Ola Electric failed to permanently resolve the scooter's problems.
A consumer court ruled Ola Electric sold a defective product and provided inadequate service.
Ola was ordered to repair the scooter or refund the purchase price with interest and penalties.
- Who
- Uday Kumar B.C. and Ola Electric Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
- What
- Consumer court ruled in favor of Uday Kumar B.C. regarding a defective Ola electric scooter.
- When
- Within a month of purchase, the scooter started malfunctioning.
- Where
- Mangaluru, India
- Why
- The scooter was defective, leading to repeated stalling and inconvenience.
- Company Involved
- Ola Electric Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
- Complainant
- Uday Kumar B.C.
- Purchase Price
- ₹1.17 lakh
- Issue
- Defective electric scooter
- Court Ruling
- Repair or refund with interest and fines