Woman books bike taxi, rider arrives on KTM sports bike; she says expensive doesn't mean comfortable for everyone

A woman has shared an uncomfortable experience during a bike taxi ride after a Rapido rider arrived on a KTM motorcycle, leaving her hesitant to travel on it. Although she initially refused to get on the bike, she eventually agreed after the rider told her it was his first day taking bookings and insisted that he would accept payment only after dropping her at her destination. The report is based on a viral X post, and the publication has not independently verified the story.

In a post on X, the woman said she had booked a bike taxi for Rs 130 when the rider called to inform her that he had arrived. However, she was surprised to find him riding a KTM motorcycle and told him she was not comfortable travelling on that type of bike.

The rider questioned her decision and pointed out that he had bought the motorcycle for Rs 1.8 lakh on Dhanteras. When she reiterated that she did not feel comfortable sitting on it, he appealed to her not to cancel, saying it was his first ride.


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KTM bike taxi ride leaves woman uncomfortable despite rider's request

The woman said she initially offered to let the rider keep the Rs 130 even though she would not be travelling with him. However, he refused the money, saying he earned through hard work and would collect the fare only after taking her to her destination.

After considering his request, the woman decided to proceed with the ride. However, she said she remained uncomfortable throughout the journey and concluded that she would not choose to travel on a bike of that type again.

She said she paid the rider after reaching her destination and went home.

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Woman says passenger comfort matters more than an expensive bike

Reflecting on the experience, the woman said owning an expensive motorcycle did not necessarily make it comfortable for every passenger. She emphasised that passenger comfort and convenience should be considered alongside the vehicle's price.

She also said she had decided against booking rides on that type of motorcycle in the future and asked other users whether they had experienced similar discomfort during a bike taxi ride.

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