Bengaluru man swaps horse with electric scooter for unique baraat: Video goes viral

In yet another ‘Peak Bengaluru’ moment, a man from the region recently took the internet by a storm as he ditched the traditional horse for a more contemporary mode of transport for his unique baraat. As seen in the pictures and videos shared on social media, the man took the recently-launched Ather Rizta electric scooter for his baraat, surrounded by his cheering friends and family.
Wearing a sherwani, sunglasses and celebratory turban, the groom seems to be thoroughly enjoying his green ride – a decorated electric scooter finished in white paint scheme. As per reports, it happens to be that the groom is an Ather employee and had designed the Rizta e-scooter.
Electric vehicles have been increasingly becoming popular, especially in the two-wheeler segment. With Bengaluru being hub for two of the largest electric two-wheeler manufacturers in India, this incident further outlines the acceptance EVs have been getting lately after initially struggling to gain traction.

Speaking of the scooter, the EV maker recently launched the Rizta family scooter at a starting price of Rs 1.10 lakh, ex-showroom. The Rizta comes in three variants: Rizta S and Rizta Z with a 2.9 kWh battery, and a top-end model Rizta Z with a 3.7 kWh battery. While it ditches the sharp, aerodynamic design of its 450 series siblings for a more practical approach, sporting a boxy look, it still maintains a sleek LED headlamp at the front and a thin light bar at the rear.
The claimed range for the 2.9 kWh pack Rizta is 123 km, with a real-world range of 105 km, while the 3.7 kWh unit boasts a claimed range of 160 km, with a real-world range of 125 km. All variants have a claimed top speed of 80 kmph.