“Superman” On Wheels: E-Rickshaw Driver's Stunt Goes Viral

An electric rickshaw driver has shot to fame for channelling his inner Superman while driving his vehicle. A video shows the driver speeding down a flyover, lying flat on a stack of large wooden sheets loaded on his rickshaw, modified to carry goods. 

The extraordinary scene occurred because the cargo, occupying the vehicle's floor, left no room for the driver to sit or rest his feet. To improvise, the driver climbed atop the stacked wood and stretched in a Superman-like pose to steer the rickshaw. Filmed by a fellow commuter, the video shows the man lying on the wooden slabs, arms extended to hold the handlebars and legs bent, giving the illusion of “flying” through the air. "Found flying Superman in India, the real heavy driver," the caption of the video read.

The daring act, though visually striking, has amused and concerned viewers online.

A user commented, “He is the real heavy driver wow.”

Another wrote, “Found the real Superman in India, soaring high..”

A concerned user asked, “Is he alive?”

Someone said, “This is not funny. Riding like this on an elevated road is highly dangerous.”

A month ago, a video from Lucknow's Aminabad Hamza Bazaar showed a dramatic altercation between two women and an e-rickshaw driver. The dispute, allegedly over the fare, escalated into physical and verbal abuse. One woman grabbed the driver by the neck while the other slapped him, with one even using a slipper to push him.

The driver, filmed during the incident, responded to women by saying, “Go ahead, make the video.” He then urged bystanders to call the police. The Lucknow Police later confirmed the driver's arrest, and a case was registered based on the complaint. Social media reactions varied, with concerns about road rage, unregistered e-rickshaws, and the need for regulated fares.