Watch | Hyderabad Rapido riders forced to push scooters with passengers, here’s why

A Rapido rider in Hyderabad was forced to push his two-wheeler to a petrol pump with a passenger on the pillion after he ran out of fuel mid-ride.

A video of the incident went viral on social media and sparked debate.

According to media reports, a man booked a Rapido ride. Halfway through the trip, the rider told the passenger that his motorcycle was low on fuel and would stop at any time.

Despite repeated requests, the passenger steadfastly refused to get off the bus, forcing Rapido passengers to look for other options.

The rider pushes the vehicle to the nearest gas station and the passenger sits on the vehicle.

The unusual incident was captured on a passenger’s camera. Video of the incident went viral on social media.

In the video, the rider can be seen pushing the vehicle with all his strength while the passenger sits on the back seat. Many users condemned the incident and expressed sympathy for the rider.