A software professional waiting for a Rapido bike was hit by an auto in Bengaluru, according to reports.
Auto driver crashes on techie
A software developer was waiting for a Rapido bike when he was hit by an auto in Bengaluru. When the victim refused to pay his exorbitant fare and decided to book a Rapido bike, the auto driver became enraged.
According to police, the incident occurred on Thursday at 3.30 a.m. in the HSR Layout Sector One area. The act was captured on CCTV. The video shows the victim speaking with the auto driver for a while before walking away from his vehicle. Later, the auto driver unexpectedly crashes into him. The technician fell on the road, and by the time he got up the auto driver had fled. The police have launched an investigation based on the CCTV camera footage.
#WATCH : Auto Driver In Bengaluru Bangs Into Techie Who Turned Him Down For Rapido Ride. The incident took place at 3.30 am on 24 May. The act was caught on CCTV camera.
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A statement from the police
The HSR Layout traffic officers explain that the victim did not respond to their calls. “We are trying to contact him so he can get to the station to file an official complaint, but he is not reachable. We cannot take any action against the auto-rickshaw driver till a complaint is filed,” he said. Quoted Deccan Herald.
However, it is unclear whether the alleged victim hail the auto-rickshaw using a ride-hailing app or was looking for an alternative mode of transportation, such as a bike ride, to avoid using the auto-rickshaw.
The police also noted that the conflict between Auto drivers and riders of Rapido bikes is not new. Auto drivers have been calling for a ban on Rapido bikes in protest. Numerous attacks on Rapido bike riders have occurred.
