Caught on CCTV: Bull Tries Riding Scooter in Rishikesh, Video Goes Viral; 'India isn't for beginners' say netizens

Rishikesh: In a scene straight out of a surreal comedy sketch, a stray bull in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, has gone viral for attempting something no one expected — riding a scooter. The incident, captured on CCTV footage, has taken the internet by storm, generating laughter, disbelief, and a flood of memes.

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The bizarre moment unfolded in a seemingly ordinary street setting. The CCTV clip begins like any other—quiet, uneventful, until a white scooter parked on the roadside caught the attention of an unexpected onlooker. Enter the bull. Calmly walking down the street, it passed by the scooter but then suddenly stopped, turned around, and approached the two-wheeler with curious intent.

Without hesitation, the bull placed its front legs over the scooter seat, standing upright in a posture so strangely human-like that it appeared as though it were attempting to mount the vehicle. With its hind legs still on the ground, the bull managed to push the scooter forward slightly, mimicking what looked like a clumsy, bull-sized joyride.

Adding to the drama was a woman walking nearby with a small child in a school uniform. Clearly alarmed by the unfolding scene, she scooped up the child and darted away from the potential chaos. When she turned back to check, the scooter had already moved a few feet—propelled by the bull’s enthusiasm—before the animal lost interest and simply wandered off, unfazed.

The video was first posted on X (formerly Twitter) by user ‘bhUpi Panwar’, who captioned it in Hindi: “Scooty chori to bahut dekhi hogi, lekin Rishikesh mein gaye bhi scooty ke shaukeen hain.” The English translation reads, “You must have seen people stealing scooters, but in Rishikesh, even bulls are scooter enthusiasts.”

The clip has since gone viral, crossing six lakh views and sparking thousands of shares, likes, and laugh-out-loud comments. One user joked, “How do you explain this to your insurance company without the CCTV footage?” Another added, “India is a place where even your wildest dreams can come true. Sometimes, they’re bovine.”

The viral video has joined the long list of quirky and unexpected moments from India that regularly amuse global audiences online. From cows in classrooms to monkeys stealing snacks, India never seems to run short of real-life moments that challenge belief and spark joy.

This latest footage has not only become a viral hit but also highlighted the everyday unpredictability of Indian streets. With animals often freely roaming the roads in many towns and cities, scenes like this—while rare—aren’t entirely unimaginable.

What makes this clip truly unforgettable, though, is the sheer absurdity of the situation and the bull’s almost determined posture, as if trying to master the art of scootering. Whether it's a case of curiosity, instinct, or just another random quirk of life in India, this bull has officially ridden its way into internet stardom.