In a dramatic display of customer frustration, a Bengaluru resident has mounted a unique protest against Ola Electric’s e-scooter by attaching a placard to her vehicle, urging potential buyers to reconsider their purchase. The placard reads, “Dear Kannadigas, Ola is a useless two-wheeler. If you buy one, it only makes your life hard. Please do not buy an Ola Electric scooter.” The woman, claims that her experience with the scooter has been fraught with difficulties, though she has not specified the exact issues she encountered.
The protest has gained considerable attention online after she posted a picture of the placard on X, where she stated, “If you buy Ola, your life is going to be hard. I will be spreading awareness against Ola Electric.” This incident is part of a broader wave of dissatisfaction surrounding Ola Electric’s services. Recently, another Ola customer in Gulbarga, Karnataka, set fire to a service station in frustration over unresolved issues with his scooter. The act of arson, which resulted in the destruction of six scooters and an estimated loss of ₹8.5 lakh, has further exacerbated the controversy surrounding the company. Ola Electric has condemned the incident and announced that it will pursue legal action against the perpetrator.
Despite the escalating unrest, the specific grievances of customers remain unclear, as it has not detailed her scooter’s problems. This lack of clarity has led to a mixed response from the public, with some users requesting more information to better understand the issues. As the situation unfolds, it underscores the challenges facing Ola Electric as it navigates customer dissatisfaction and strives to improve its service and product reliability.
