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Bengaluru Rapido Passenger Says Rider Fled After Crash
A passenger said they were riding on a Rapido bike in Bengaluru when it hit a car stopped at a traffic light.
They said the bike almost fell over and hurt their left ankle.
The passenger said the rider then drove away while they were still on the bike.
They shouted for the rider to stop, but said he kept going.
The car followed them for about 1 to 1.5 kilometres.
The rider eventually stopped in a narrow lane, the passenger said, and then left.
The passenger later contacted Rapido for help.
They said the help they received was not what they expected.
A passenger said a Rapido bike crashed into a car stopped at a Bengaluru traffic signal.
The passenger said the bike nearly toppled, and its weight caused significant pain in their left ankle.
According to the passenger, the rider drove away with them still on the bike despite repeated requests to stop.
The passenger said the car followed them for about 1 to 1.5 kilometres before the rider stopped in a narrow lane and fled.
The passenger said Rapido’s Priority Zero team did not provide the help they expected after they reported the incident.
- Who
- A Rapido passenger and an unnamed rider, referred to as a captain; a car owner was also involved.
- What
- The passenger said the bike hit a stationary car and the rider drove away with them still on board before stopping and fleeing.
- Where
- Bengaluru, including a traffic signal and a narrow lane.
- When
- The article does not specify when the incident occurred.
- Why
- The passenger alleged the rider was not concentrating before the crash; no reason for the rider’s alleged attempt to leave was given.
Key facts
- Location
- Bengaluru
- Service
- Rapido bike ride
- Crash location
- A traffic signal; the car was reportedly stationary at a red light.
- Reported injury
- Significant pain in the passenger’s left ankle.
- Reported pursuit distance
- About 1 to 1.5 kilometres.
- Company contact
- The passenger said the complaint was escalated to Rapido’s Priority Zero team.
Sources
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