Auto drivers target bike taxis; attack video viral

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru

In a disturbing incident that has sparked outrage, Rapido bike riders have faced repeated attacks from autorickshaw drivers. A recent viral video captured an auto driver aggressively attempting to assault a Rapido bike rider on the road. The video shows the auto driver not only trying to attack the rider but also forcibly snatching the rider’s mobile phone.This incident is just one in a series of similar attacks on Rapido bikes, which have been increasingly targeted by auto drivers. Tensions have been running high as the issue of banning Rapido bikes is currently under legal scrutiny in the courts.

Despite this ongoing legal battle, auto-rickshaw drivers continue to express their dissatisfaction by resorting to violence and intimidation.In the video, the biker’s helmet is clearly visible with the video also capturing the moment of aggression. This is not the first time bike taxi drivers have been targeted by auto drivers, and it raises concerns about the safety of Rapido riders on the streets. As the case remains pending, many are calling for swift action to ensure the safety of both bike and auto drivers while also resolving the growing conflict between them.

The incident has brought to light the growing animosity between auto-rickshaw drivers and Rapido bike riders, with both sides blaming each other for causing disruptions in Bengaluru’s transport system.