Overview

• Instagram user Priyanka’s July 22 video shows her falling off a Rapido bike after the driver refused to wear or provide a helmet and drove recklessly
• The two-wheeler collided with another bike in front of a Delhi Police vehicle but officers did not intervene because the driver was injured
• After paying her fare at the scene, Priyanka walked to her destination and the video has since amassed over 1.2 million views
• Rapido responded under the post, confirming it will not sanction the driver but inviting Priyanka to reach out if she encounters similar issues
• The episode has reignited calls for comprehensive background checks, mandatory helmet enforcement and stronger oversight of app-based bike-taxi services