Pune, August 27, 2024: A second incident involving a TVS iQube electric scooter catching fire has occurred in Pune, raising serious concerns about the safety of these vehicles. This time, the incident took place in the basement of a society, putting residents’ lives and property at risk.
Fortunately, no harm has been reported, and the cause of the fire is still unknown.Â
The incident was reported by Abhinandan Jain on X (Twitter), who shared details of the fire and tagged relevant authorities and media outlets. The electric scooter, parked in the basement, burst into flames, potentially endangering other vehicles and residents. Â
Another @tvsiqube caught fire in a society’s basement, putting residents’ lives and property at risk.
It’s 2nd incident in august only, This is unacceptable.😡😡😡@tvsmotorcompany @BandBajaateRaho @nitin_gadkari @jagograhakjago @rushlane @autocarindiamag @TOIAuto @HTAutotweets https://t.co/KgIuOZdGqs— TVSiQube Parody (@TVSiQubeparody) August 27, 2024
The recent incidents involving TVS iQube scooters have fueled public outrage and demands for stricter safety standards and quality control measures. Many are questioning the reliability and safety of electric vehicles, especially in light of these recurring fires.
TVS Motor Company has not yet issued a public statement regarding the latest incident. However, it is expected that the company will investigate the cause of the fire and take appropriate measures to address the safety concerns.
