Recent incident involving an angry Ola Electric customer setting a showroom on fire in Karnataka:
- Incident Overview: A 26-year-old Ola Electric customer set fire to a showroom in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, after his electric scooter’s issues went unresolved.
- Customer’s Frustration: The customer, identified as Mohammad Nadeem, was reportedly frustrated with the repeated mechanical problems of his recently purchased e-scooter.
- Showroom Damage: The fire caused significant damage, burning six scooters and resulting in an estimated loss of around ₹8.5 lakh.
- No Casualties: Fortunately, no injuries were reported as the showroom was closed at the time of the incident.
- Police Action: The police have taken the suspect into custody and are investigating the matter further.
- Ola’s Response: As of now, Ola Electric has not issued an official statement regarding the incident.
- Service Quality Concerns: This incident highlights growing concerns over the service quality at Ola Electric, with reports of significant backlogs and difficulties in handling customer complaints.
- Previous Incidents: This is not the first time Ola Electric has faced such issues; a similar fire incident occurred at an Ola showroom in Indore two weeks ago.
- Customer’s Background: Mohammad Nadeem, a mechanic by profession, had purchased the scooter just 20 days before the incident.
- Public Reaction: The incident has sparked a debate on social media about the reliability and service quality of electric scooters in India.
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