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Time of India
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
No e-rickshaw here, say cops. So, they take the risky shortcut
Noida: On Captain Vijyant Thapar Road, one of the city's busiest stretches, e-rickshaws and autos have become a traffic menace, regularly plying on the wrong side between GIP Mall and Botanical Garden. The practice of throwing caution to the wind, driven by economic compulsions, has turned this vital corridor into a risk zone. The root cause emerged a few months ago when police restricted three-wheeler movement between Sector 18 and Atta Peer. This restriction, aimed at managing heavy pedestrian footfall in the market areas, has inadvertently created a new problem. "A one-kilometre journey has turned into a 10-kilometre ordeal," said Suresh Kumar, an e-rickshaw driver. "Earlier, we could freely take U-turns at Sector 18 or Atta Market. Now, we're forced to take an extended route via Film City, DLF Mall, and under the elevated road." You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida The extended route means longer travel times, higher fuel consumption, and fewer daily trips. "Passengers won't pay extra or accept delays. This affects our daily earnings significantly," said another driver, explaining why many choose the risky shortcut of wrong-side driving at this spot. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo The approximately one-kilometre stretch connecting Sector 37 and Botanical Garden to GIP Mall is now a constant battleground between traffic rules and economic necessity. Throughout the day, three-wheelers pick up commuters from the mall and drop them at the metro station, flouting traffic rules. Deputy commissioner of police (traffic) Lakhan Singh Yadav has initiated action, with 20 drivers fined Rs 2,000 each and two vehicles seized for documentation issues. "Strict action will continue against violators," the DCP warned. With nearly 38,000 three-wheelers serving as crucial last-mile connectivity in the absence of city buses, the issue affects thousands of daily commuters. "E-rickshaws are essential for metro connectivity, but this situation needs a solution," said Kumar Gaurav, a regular metro user. Drivers are now demanding either a reconsideration of the restrictions or a dedicated U-turn facility at the spot. Until then, e-rickshaw are likely to throw caution to the wind and continue to drive on the wrong side in the absence of enough cops.
NDTV
08-05-2025
- NDTV
Noida Woman Alleges Rapido Driver Harassed Her With Multiple Texts: "Creepy"
A woman in Noida shared a disturbing experience on Reddit after booking a Rapido bike ride, where the driver sent her unwanted messages after the trip. In the post, the woman said she booked a Rapido bike to DLF Mall from Sector 18, expecting a safe ride based on her past experiences with the platform. However, the rider began sending her unwanted messages after dropping her off, begging her not to report him to the company. The woman shared screenshots of the messages, which have since gone viral. "Pretty simple post, as the title suggests, I booked a Rapido bike yesterday to go to DLF Mall from Sector-18 market. It was in the afternoon, and I could not find many autos nearby. The waiting time for a cab was over 8 minutes, so I thought I'd book a ride with Rapido and get to the mall quickly. After all, I had already travelled previously with Rapido a couple of times and it seemed like a safe and quick option to get me out of this scorching heat," the woman wrote. "Reached DLF Mall, paid the driver, and that should have been it, but somehow this guy ended up getting my number, and he texted me on WhatsApp. I never gave him my number. I have no clue how he ended up getting it. Creepy as fuck," she added. See the post here: Rapido Guy Got My Number and Texted Me by u/dhadhoo in noida The Reddit post sparked a discussion among users, with many sharing their own experiences and concerns about passenger safety, particularly for women using ride-hailing services like Rapido. One user wrote, "Maybe you paid him by upi (gpay or phonepe) and your number is mentioned in your upi people didn't notice this but it's available there." Another commented, "What the hell ....launch a complaint against him in Rapido and inform them the complete scenario." A third said, "Just booked Rapido and got a call from the rider from his personal number on my number. He explained a small trick of clicking cancel in Rapido call which then reveals the number of customer. If you want I can give you my Rapido driver's personal number and you can call him to confirm." A fourth added, "This is why some many girls including me have constant bitch face and are rude to all guys. God forbid you're nice to someone, sar pe chadh jaate hain."
Indian Express
07-05-2025
- Indian Express
Rapido rider harasses Noida woman with messages after ride, begs her not to complain
A woman who booked a Rapido bike in Uttar Pradesh's Noida was later bombarded with unwanted messages from the rider who attended to her. In a now-viral Reddit post, the woman shared screenshots showing the rider's messages, begging her not to report him to the company. The woman booked a Rapido bike for the DLF Mall from Sector 18 market area, as she thought it might be a safe option based on her previous experience with the cab service platform. However, things turned alarming after the rider dropped her messages post the ride. 'Pretty simple post, as the title suggests, I booked a Rapido bike yesterday to go to DLF Mall from Sector-18 market. It was in the afternoon and I could not find many autos nearby. The waiting time for a cab was over 8 mins and so I thought I'd book a ride with Rapido and get to the mall quickly. After all, I had already travelled previously with Rapido a couple of times and it seemed like a safe and quick option to get me out of this scorching heat,' the woman wrote. 'Reached DLF Mall, paid the driver and that should have been it, but somehow this guy ended up getting my number and he texted me on WhatsApp. I never ever gave him my number I have no clue how he ended up getting it. Creepy as f***,' she added. Rapido Guy Got My Number and Texted Me byu/dhadhoo innoida Several users reacted to the post, sparking a discussion on passengers' safety. 'What the hell ….launch a complaint against him in rapido and inform them the complete scenario,' a user wrote. 'Imma keep it real. Rapido call centre folks still have your number and these drivers cab easily get the data out. All it takes is usually 200-500 rupees,' another user commented. 'Privacy is a joke for Indian startups.. from upi id to customer information, the apps can help extract your phone number,' a third user reacted. Last month, a video of a Gurugram man apprehending a Rapido rider who sent inappropriate messages to his wife grabbed eyeballs. In his video, the man revealed details of how the incident unfolded. Soon after the video came to light, Rapido extended an apology and further barred the accused from the platform.
