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Bengaluru Rapido Rider Shares Petrol to Help Stranded Techie in Viral X Account

The X post drew praise, with national outlets amplifying the account.

Overview

  • Sohan said his rented scooter ran out of fuel in Bengaluru traffic while he was heading to Durga Puja.
  • He booked a Rapido to reach a petrol pump but noted petrol is not sold in bottles locally, making a walk-back refuel unrealistic.
  • According to his post, the Rapido rider transferred petrol from his own tank, helped restart the scooter, and initially refused payment.
  • The account posted by @HiSohan on X drew positive reactions and similar anecdotes about everyday kindness in the city.
  • Hindustan Times and News18 reported the post on October 2, and Times Now noted it could not independently verify the details.