Delhi, January 9, 2025 (Punjab Khabarnama Bureau): OYO Hotels is in the news again with a new order restricting unmarried couples from checking into hotels in Meerut. This trend is also growing in Karnataka. Meanwhile, a photo of an auto-rickshaw is going viral, where the driver has issued a direct warning to couples by mentioning the word “romance” on his board.
You will appreciate the rickshaw driver’s cleverness after reading the board. A passenger named Anaya clicked a photo of the board placed behind the driver’s seat and shared it on social media, making it go viral. The board, mentioning the word “romance,” issues a direct warning to couples.
At the top of the plate, in large letters, the warning reads: “Be cautious, if you’re romancing here… this is a rickshaw, not your private space or OYO. Please maintain a safe distance and stay calm. Give respect and receive respect. Thank you.”
This board has gone viral on social media, with people reacting to it. Many have praised the rickshaw driver for his politeness and efforts to keep passengers disciplined. Some people found the warning amusing. One user remarked, “He went as far as putting up a board on the rickshaw, so how often must this have happened in the rickshaw?”
Some social media users have referenced OYO’s updated rules for unmarried couples. One commented, “OYO has now banned romance in hotel rooms.” Following the viral board, I was reminded of a dispute from last year involving a rickshaw. A rickshaw driver had issued a message emphasizing respect for passengers. The sign written by the rickshaw driver said, “Keep your pride in your pocket. Don’t show it to us. You don’t pay us enough. Don’t call us brothers.”
Summary: Social media users referenced OYO’s new rules for unmarried couples. A viral rickshaw sign reminded of past disputes, emphasizing respect and discouraging arrogance from passengers.