Ola Electric Scooter Catches Fire in Pune for the Second Time
Sumit Singh
Pimpri, 28th October 2023 – In a concerning turn of events, an Ola electric scooter, specifically the Ola S1 Pro, burst into flames earlier this morning at approximately 8:40 am. This alarming incident took place near the parking area adjacent to the D Y Patil Institute in Pimpri, Pune. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in connection with the incident confirmed fire brigade officials.
Another Ola electric scooter caught fire in #Pune today, marking the second incident in just over a year. Safety concerns are on the rise. #OlaScooterFire #Pune @OlaElectric pic.twitter.com/MTy4oSZ9oi
— Punekar News (@punekarnews) October 28, 2023
This marks the second such occurrence in Pune involving Ola’s electric scooters. In March 2022, an Ola S1 Pro scooter had also caught fire in the Dhanori area of Pune. The repetition of such incidents has raised questions about the safety of Ola’s electric vehicles.
The incident prompted swift action from the local fire brigade, who promptly arrived at the scene to extinguish the flames. Their timely intervention successfully brought the situation under control, preventing any further damage.
Ola, the ride-sharing and electric vehicle company, is yet to provide detailed information regarding the incident, leaving the public and authorities awaiting official statements. This recent event has sparked concerns about the safety and reliability of electric scooters in India, a country where they are gaining immense popularity.
Ola has previously addressed a similar incident in March 2022 by initiating an investigation and reiterating its commitment to vehicle safety. They assured that appropriate measures would be taken to rectify any issues found.
UPDATE (29th October 2023): In a statement Ola said, “We have received a report of an incident with one of our scooters in Pune yesterday. The customer is safe and unharmed. Our investigation has revealed that aftermarket parts used in the scooter led to a short circuit which resulted in the incident. Our findings have further confirmed that the battery of the vehicle is intact and functional.
At Ola, safety is the highest priority and we follow stringent vehicle safety & quality standards. We urge our customers to only use genuine spare parts and accessories for all service requirements and contact us online or through the nearest Ola Experience Centre for support.”
