Man Rides Ola S1 Pro Without Using His Hands, Here’s What the CEO Says
Ola Electric CEO reacts to viral video showing a man riding his Ola scooter hands-free thanks to cruise control feature
A viral video posted on X (formerly Twitter) showing a man riding his Ola S1 Pro Gen 1 scooter without using his hands, with the caption “Guy returning home after wife said on the phone "ghar aao, batati hun fir!" caught the attention of Ola’s CEO Bhavish Aggarwal.
He quote-posted the video, jokingly suggesting that he is thinking of charging a subscription fee for cruise control after seeing the video.
Thinking of charging a subscription fee for cruise control after seeing this ???????????? https://t.co/YCVgPEnGLd
— Bhavish Aggarwal (@bhash) November 5, 2023
Interestingly, back in March 2023, Bhavish Aggarwal had also teased a radar-based cruise control feature (a form of ADAS - Advanced Driver Assistance System) under development. You can check the feature in action here:
Will share more in a tech demo soon! pic.twitter.com/8GVirNMOAP
— Bhavish Aggarwal (@bhash) March 18, 2023
Once perfected, expect the next-generation S1 Pro to get the feature. ADAS-based cruise control, also called adaptive cruise control, alters the speed based on what’s ahead of the vehicle. As for a conventional cruise control feature, it is handy in situations where there’s no traffic on the road and the rider can just set a particular speed so that the electric scooter holds the preset speed without having to provide throttle input. It reduces fatigue while riding long distances.
That said, abusing such a feature in busy roads will prove to be a risk not to the rider but also to other commuters. We at BikeDekho do not endorse such dangerous stunts on public roads, we advise people to ride safely and always wear a helmet.
Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 User Reviews
No need to chase for petrol. Charge and ride in most powerful way. Hyper mode can take on any main stream bike. Once charged can easily go 100 km plus. Ola care subscription valid for one year. Battery warrenty valid till 2027. Amazing riding experience sufficient boot space and robust navigation with music on the ride.
My scooter is very comfortable and it get full charge in 6.5 hours. It’s very fast and my scooter suspension are very good and it easily runs on very bad road and good road. Also, my scooter condition is very good and I have maintain my scooter very much, I always keep clean and good condition is like a mint condition.
Excellent acceleration particularly in hyper mode, making it one of the fastest one in its segment. Features, responsive touch screen display and app based, keyless operation. Low charging costs make it economical for daily commuting. Modern stylish and black in colour, top tier model, highest speed and longest range.
Great comfort and peace of mind. Low maintenance and provide greater comfort. Good service experience and it is within the company warranty for any issues. I strongly recommend for city users to use for their daily use. Provide greater back support due to nice suspension and great sitting comfort. It saves environment.
This bike is very nice.. but i feel to shift on motor bikes.. over all great battery backup and performance is very good. Even though the boot space is very huge. Riding this bike was an great experience. If you’re looking for good bike this can be your best choice. And lastly this scooter saves lots of money by its eEV features