A clip shared on X has raised alarms regarding the safety precautions for ola cab riders. The footage, filmed by a passenger in mumbai, illustrates the cab driver viewing cooking tutorials, including a recipe for an omelette, while navigating a busy roadway. The passenger, who posted the video on X, condemned ola for the driver's dangerous conduct, alleging he endangered lives. The video shows the driver's phone placed beside the steering wheel, streaming videos that feature segments from the tv series Big Boss. The driver is observed scrolling through the videos while continuing to operate the vehicle, prompting serious doubts about Ola's safety measures. The passenger also noted that Ola's scooters have frequently been reported to catch fire, leading to many customer grievances. He urged the company to promptly take corrective measures to tackle these safety issues and avert similar occurrences in the future. "Dear ola, Your driver is learning how to cook an omelette while driving, risking our lives in the process. Your scooters are already facing fire issues; hopefully, you’ll implement corrective actions before this also catches fire and turns to ashes," the tweet stated. mumbai Police became aware of the viral video and reacted to the passenger's post on X. The official mumbai Police account asked the passenger to provide the precise location of the incident, saying, "Please share the exact location so we can inform the @MTPHereToHelp." ola Support also replied to Mr. Khule's tweet, asking for more details regarding the cab driver in question. "We find this issue very concerning, Rohan. Please send us the CRN of this ride via DM so we can investigate and assist you promptly," ola responded.
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