Delhi woman books Ola ride for 2-minute walk to avoid stray dogs, sparks debate online

A viral video has taken social media by storm, showcasing a Delhi woman booking an Ola bike ride for a mere 180 meters, or roughly a 2-minute walk, to avoid street dogs. The rider, confused by the short distance, questions the woman, who explains her fear of stray dogs in the area. The ride costs her a minimal Rs 19.

The video has sparked a divided reaction online, with some empathising with her concern for safety and others finding the situation humorous. Many users pointed out the absence of dogs in the video, jokingly questioning the legitimacy of her fear. Some comments include:

“Thank you brother for helping a girl feel safe”

“It is better to give 19 rupees than to get injected”

“She is right, 19 rs its not big deal, if dog bite, it will cost injury/pain/time/1900”

While another set of comments includes:

“Agli baar washroom me chipkali ho to waha ki bhi ride book kr lena”

“Dogs won this match”

“Ek bhi dog toh dikha nahi”

The incident has also brought attention to the growing concern about stray dogs in urban areas like Delhi, with some users remarking on the need for better animal control. The video has garnered over 7 million views and 197,000 likes on Instagram, with users weighing in on the issue.