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Rapido Rewards Driver Lauded for Guiding Rider Through Gurugram’s Six-Hour Gridlock

Following the rider’s viral account of the rain-soaked ordeal, the company invited Suraj Maurya to its office to present a gift.

Overview

  • Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj said Suraj Maurya stayed with her for more than six hours during severe waterlogging and then ensured she reached home safely.
  • Her posts on X, including video of flooded roads, drew wide attention and were reposted by Rapido’s official handle.
  • She later shared a photo showing Maurya at a Rapido office receiving a gift in recognition of his conduct.
  • Times Now reported the recognition while noting the company had not issued a formal public announcement confirming the award.
  • The story gained traction as Gurugram grappled with heavy monsoon rains, prolonged traffic snarls, and images of stranded commuters.