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Rapido Pledges Recognition After Viral Post on Rider Who Fixed Bike at Midnight

The Bengaluru woman’s account of a 38 km late-night ride spread widely, with media carrying the clip as user-generated content without independent verification.

Overview

  • Instagram user Asha Mane described booking a Rapido around 11:45 pm with 6% phone battery for a 38 km trip in Bengaluru.
  • She said the bike hit a pothole, the chain snapped, and the rider reassured her before repairing it in under 10 minutes with her holding a phone torch.
  • Mane reported reaching home safely around 1 am after the rider completed the journey as promised.
  • Rapido’s official account publicly praised the rider in a comment and said it would ensure he receives recognition.
  • National outlets amplified the reel and noted that the account is user-generated and has not been independently verified.