The story of a Delhi man’s terrifying Rapido bike ride has taken the internet by surprise, especially after he shared every chilling detail on Reddit. What began as an ordinary commute turned into a ride he described as the scariest of his life. Running late, he decided to book a Rapido bike despite rarely choosing bike taxis. That moment of urgency quickly turned into regret the moment his captain arrived because the number plate on the bike did not match the one shown in the app. Even though this was the first warning sign, the captain insisted everything was fine and convinced him to hop on. Trusting the driver for the sake of reaching on time, he began the journey. Within minutes he realised he had stepped into a dangerous situation.
The rider wrote that the captain began weaving through traffic aggressively and jumping red lights like it was routine. At one signal he tried to push through a red light despite cars approaching at high speed. The passenger recalled the moment when a car from the right almost slammed into them. The captain braked hard at the last second and the user said his body genuinely trembled from the shock of how close they came to a potentially fatal accident. The fear stayed with him through the rest of the ride and he decided then and there that he would never take a Rapido bike again.
Reddit users reacted instantly, saying they too had experienced similar reckless behaviour during bike taxi rides. Many highlighted the growing concern of drivers using unmatched bikes and ignoring basic safety rules. Several users shared their own frightening stories such as being denied helmets, being driven at high speeds on narrow streets and being forced into unsafe overtakes. For many, this viral post was not surprising but simply another reminder of an ongoing problem. The discussion also touched on broader safety issues with bike taxis where convenience often overshadows the importance of verified drivers and basic protective gear.
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