The Happiest Rapido Rider I’ve Met in Bangalore

Yesterday, while taking a Rapido scooter ride back home, I had one of those small, unexpected moments that quietly stayed with you. My rider was a woman. Against all the stereotypes people love to repeat about women drivers, she gave me one of the smoothest and comfortable rides.

Somewhere between the traffic signals, we started talking. I asked her about her work, how long she has been riding, and what her days usually look like. To my delight, she told me she loves her job. She said she and her friend started working together, and that the experience has been both fun as well as fulfilling. You could hear the excitement in her voice and what stayed with me the most was the genuine smile she had while talking about it.

She also mentioned that most of the male passengers she meets are respectful, which makes her feel comfortable and confident doing her job in this city. Hearing that honestly brought a smile to my face too, because that’s the kind of world we’d love for all of us.

Seeing women riding Rapido scooters in Bangalore isn’t unusual anymore but this ride, her energy, her pride in her work, and her motivation, made the experience feel quietly inspiring. And that alone can brighten your day.

To the women working across Bangalore, tell me in the comments section, what’s one small moment during your workday that reminded you things are changing for the better?

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