Passenger records collision after driver refuses helmet, repeatedly takes wrong side of road
A Delhi woman captured her own accident on camera while riding as a passenger on a Rapido bike taxi. Instagram user Priyanka shared the shocking footage showing how her driver violated multiple traffic rules before colliding with another two-wheeler. The incident, which occurred in front of a Delhi Police vehicle, has raised serious concerns about passenger safety on bike taxi platforms.
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The incident unfolded when Priyanka booked a Rapido ride in Delhi. From the start, safety violations were apparent. When she requested a helmet, the driver dismissed her concern, saying it wasn't needed while not wearing one himself. This initial red flag prompted her to begin recording the ride on her phone.
"This might be the first time where I felt super unsafe with the way the Rapido driver was driving," Priyanka wrote in her Instagram post. "First, I asked for helmet to which he replied no need to wear it (he was himself not wearing it). Then, his super chill nature despite of breaking so many traffic rules altogether was bothering me."
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The situation deteriorated as the driver repeatedly took the wrong side of the road to reach the destination. Priyanka described how the driver's reckless maneuvers, combined with sudden twists and turns, caused her heartbeat to race. Throughout the ride, the driver continued listening to music, appearing unconcerned about traffic regulations.
"He was taking wrong side on each main road and with those twist and turns my heartbeat was racing even more. I took out my phone to record all this," she explained in her post.
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The inevitable happened when the Rapido bike collided with another two-wheeler coming from the opposite direction. Ironically, the accident occurred directly in front of a Delhi Police vehicle, highlighting the brazen nature of the traffic violations.
Following the incident, Priyanka took to social media to share her experience and the video evidence. She urged Rapido to reconsider their hiring practices: "With all this incident I just want to highlight @rapidoapp @rapidocaptain to hire people who are responsible rather than those nonchalant guys who rides like they have 9 lives."
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Rapido responded to the viral post with an apology: "We understand your concern regarding safety and sincerely apologise for the unpleasant experience you had."
Bike taxi services like Rapido have gained popularity in Indian cities as an affordable alternative to traditional cabs and auto-rickshaws. However, safety concerns have persistently plagued the sector. Previous incidents have highlighted issues including drivers without proper licenses, vehicles lacking insurance, and non-compliance with helmet regulations. Despite regulatory efforts in various states, enforcement remains inconsistent.
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The video has sparked widespread discussion about passenger safety standards in the bike taxi industry. While Rapido has apologized, no concrete actions or policy changes have been announced. The incident underscores the urgent need for stricter enforcement of safety protocols and better driver training. Industry experts suggest that platforms must implement mandatory helmet policies, regular safety audits, and stringent driver verification processes to prevent such incidents and protect passenger welfare.
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