Hyderabad: A person reportedly posed as a Rapido driver and requested a lady if she wanted a journey close to Charminar in Hyderabad on Saturday evening, August 8, all whereas his scooter bore no quantity plate.
Social media influencer Siddeshwari Sugandh shared a video on August 9 claiming {that a} man named Mohammad Irfan approached her whereas she was enquiring about auto rickshaws close by at round 9 PM within the bustling Charminar space.
“I’m Siddhi and reside in Hyderabad,” she stated in her Instagram video.
“Whereas I used to be preventing with that man, I used to be in these garments,” she stated, pointing to her apparel, a kurti lined in a scarf.
“Woh bandha aage aakar mujhe bol raha hai ki major drop kardu kya jab ki uno koi Rapido driver nahi hai (this man, who isn’t even a Rapido driver, got here as much as me and requested if he may drop me off),” Sugandh recounted the incident.
Two-wheeler and not using a legitimate quantity plate
The influencer stated she instantly started recording after the pretend Rapido driver approached her. When Sugandh requested Irfan for his Rapido ID, he deflected, saying, “Aapko jhut bolkar kya karunga madam mein (What would I achieve by mendacity to you, Madam)?”
Sugandh insisted on the ID, questioning how he may method her with out her reserving a journey. Whereas he looked for an ID, she identified that he was driving the two-wheeler and not using a legitimate quantity plate.
The quantity plate solely had the letters “TG” on it, with the precise registration quantity lacking. “How are you driving and not using a quantity?” Sugandh requested once more, to which Irfan replied, “Chala lete madam, zyaada nahi chalate kabhi kabhi ghar ku jaate waqt (I do drive, Madam; I don’t drive a lot—simply often on the way in which dwelling).”
‘Rapido driver’ begins downloading the app after Sugandh questions him
When requested for the ID once more, the person stated the app “was not opening”. Sugandh claimed that when she initially requested for an official Rapido driver ID, she noticed him obtain the app.
“As a substitute of exhibiting me his driver ID, he began downloading the Rapido app from the Play Retailer. That’s once I realised one thing was clearly not proper,” her Instagram caption learn.
Irfan then stated his scooter wouldn’t begin, additional angering Sugandh. “Gaadi chalu nahi hori, aur aap meku puchre aap mujhe kyu puchre kai bhi chodu kya (The automotive isn’t beginning, and also you’re asking me, Why are you asking to drop me someplace)?”
Sugandh snatched his telephone, its show nonetheless on the “enter OTP” stage after downloading the app. “Street pe kya karna chah re (What are you making an attempt to do on the street)?” Irfan informed her.
“Seedha nikal yaha se (Get out of right here proper now),” Sugandh stated, whilst the person tried to tell her that his automobile wouldn’t begin. “Sharam aari? Dhakke maarleteve leke jao ab (Are you not ashamed? Push it alongside and go away).”
Influencer clarifies she nonetheless trusts Rapido as it’s not accountable right here
She clarified that she by no means takes Rapido bikes and all the time prefers autos or cabs. “I’ve been utilizing Rapido frequently, and I genuinely belief the app,” her caption learn.
Sugandh stated she instantly questioned the person, noting that Rapido normally conducts intensive security checks throughout and after rides. “What actually shocked me was the arrogance with which he approached a lady at 9 PM and supplied her a journey with none prior reserving or verification.”
She asserted that the publish was to not create worry amongst ladies passengers however consciousness. “Please all the time confirm your driver by way of the app earlier than entering into any automobile, and if somebody approaches you randomly claiming to be your driver, don’t get in till you will have verified them.”
The influencer reiterated that she doesn’t blame Rapido. Reasonably, she trusts its service and has all the time felt safer utilizing the app. “I’m sharing this as a result of this individual used the Rapido title to realize my belief, though he wasn’t really a Rapido driver.”
She added, “I hope this might help stop one thing comparable from taking place to another person.”
