Banker-turned-writer Chetan Bhagat has been stranger to the social media army. Once again, Bhagat has found himself amid a raw of trolls after since he launched a campaign #RideWithChetan in collaboration with Ola Cabs.
In light of the upcoming release of Chetan’s latest novel – The Girl in Room 105 – Ola cabs promoted the ‘Ride With Chetan’ campaign on social media where people booking an Ola between now and 25 September stand a chance to share a cab ride with 44-year-old author Chetan Bhagat.
Have a look at Ola and Chetan Bhagat’s promoting posts –
A big shout-out to all @chetan_bhagat fans. We bring you a chance to meet Chetan and get an exclusive discount on his latest book, The Girl in Room 105. Here’s how: https://t.co/otAqopuJue#RideWithChetan @WestlandBooks pic.twitter.com/TEryW83ICL
— Ola (@Olacabs) September 11, 2018
Let an Ola take you to your destination today and your next ride could be with me! Book your Ola today. Offer lasts till 25th September. #RideWithChetan#TheGirlInRoom105 pic.twitter.com/CnYQwmHDfz
— Chetan Bhagat (@chetan_bhagat) September 18, 2018
However, netizens took no time to take a jibe at Ola and Bhagat for their offer and say “No Thanks!”
Here are few of the hilarious responses to the offer –
— Joshua A (@joy_josh) September 11, 2018
If I take this ride, it will be one of ‘The 3 Mistakes of my life’.
— Waseem Ahmed (@Waseem_Ahmed11) September 18, 2018
Thnks for the warning in advance. Time to avoid @Olacabs and use @Uber_India till the 25th Sep.. ??
— khan_farhan (@xellos_farhan) September 18, 2018