Viral Video: Height! Ola Customer Gets ₹90k Repair Bill for One Month Old EV, Smashes Electric Scooter in Protest

Viral Video: Electric scooter giant Ola Electric is once again in the spotlight, but for all the wrong reasons. In recent months, the company has faced growing criticism from customers regarding its services. The latest incident—a viral video of an irate customer smashing his Ola scooter with a hammer outside a showroom—has added fuel to the fire, triggering widespread debate online.

The ₹90k Hammer Blow: What Led to the Viral Outburst?

The now-viral video showcases a visibly frustrated man smashing

a hammer to his Ola electric scooter right in front of a showroom. The reason? According to the customer, his newly purchased scooter, just a month old, broke down unexpectedly. When he approached Ola Electric for repairs, he was slapped with a repair bill of ₹90,000—nearly the cost of a new scooter.

Unable to contain his frustration, the man decided to take matters into his own hands—quite literally—by publicly smashing the vehicle in protest. Bystanders at the scene captured the act on their phones, with some even egging him on, suggesting he set the scooter ablaze. The video, shared on X (FormerlyTwitter) by “Nedrick News” on November 22, has since gone viral, sparking heated debates across social media platforms.

Social Media User Reacts to Viral Video

The viral video has drawn a wide spectrum of reactions online. While some sympathised with the customer’s plight, others questioned his method of protest, even offering alternative ways to deal with the situation.

One user commented, “Instead of damaging your own property, why not file a complaint in the consumer court? This only hurts you in the end.” Another criticised the public spectacle, writing, “Creating a scene on the road just causes inconvenience to others. Handle this better!”

Criticism wasn’t reserved for the man alone. Ola Electric’s CEO, Bhavish Aggarwal, also faced the heat. One netizen remarked, “How is the repair bill for a ₹1 lakh scooter ₹90,000? Something doesn’t add up here.” Another sarcastically noted, “Mr. Bhavish Aggarwal must be laughing his way to the bank.”

Ola Electric’s Growing Troubles: A Pattern of Dissatisfaction?

This isn’t the first time Ola Electric has come under scrutiny. Over the past few months, the company has faced numerous complaints regarding its scooter quality, servicing, and customer support. Several users have taken to social media to voice grievances.