Auto driver hits techie when he opts for rapido and flees the scene in Bengaluru

Bengaluru is well known for its crazy travel times and the constant back and forth between travelers and their auto driver or cab driver but what happened in a recent incident took it to a whole other level. The incident which took place early on Thursday morning, occurred when a software professional opted to go by Rapido bike instead of paying an exorbitant fare to another auto driver. The auto driver then reportedly hit the victim while he was waiting for his new ride.

According to police sources, the incident took place at 3:30 am in the HSR Layout Sector One area. The incident was caught on CCTC camera and it shows the victim speaking to the auto driver for a few minutes before eventually walking away. Later, the auto driver suddenly crashes his vehicle on him.

The victim fell on the road and in the meantime the auto driver had fled. Based on the CCTV camera footage, the police have launched a hunt for the auto driver. The identity of the victim is currently unknown.


Police explained that the tussle between auto drivers and Rapido bike riders is an old one. Auto drivers have been protesting and demanding a ban on Rapido bikes. There have been many incidents of attacks on Rapido bike riders.

The incident of a Rapido bike driver being chased and later attacked by an auto diver was reported in March near Indiranagar Metro Station. The incident raised concern. Auto drivers are claiming that Rapido bike service is taking away their business and livelihood.

(With inputs from IANS)