Woman biker rides along Delhi roads in a saree, men cheer her on and make way
A woman biker riding in a saree along Delhi’s busy roads documented a series of unexpectedly positive encounters. Men moved aside, auto drivers gave her way and some commuters cheered as she rode past.
The Delhi-based biker shared a compilation of her rides on Instagram, showing the different reactions she encountered while navigating traffic in a saree.
In one clip after another, Siya can be seen confidently riding her motorcycle through crowded roads. As she passed, some men turned to look, while others smiled or gestured in appreciation. A few appeared to cheer her on as she continued riding through the traffic.
The video also captured moments where people actively made space for her. Some auto-rickshaw drivers were seen giving her way, while others appeared to help direct traffic so she could pass without having to squeeze through the crowd.
Rather than focusing on the saree itself, Siya's video draws attention to how people respond to a woman occupying public space on her own terms. The different encounters form a simple but noticeable pattern: people see her, give her room and let her continue on her way.
“Not all men are the same,” Siya wrote in the caption.
The line resonated with many viewers, who filled the comments with messages appreciating the men shown in the video. Many users thanked those who made Siya feel comfortable while riding, while others described the clips as a positive example of men respecting women's freedom in public spaces.
Some viewers also simply enjoyed seeing Siya confidently handle her motorcycle while dressed in a saree.
The video arrives at a time when conversations around women's safety on Indian roads remain particularly sensitive. It was shared in the aftermath of a shocking incident in Gurugram in which a woman biker was knocked off her motorcycle by a speeding car.
Against that backdrop, Siya's video offers a very different set of road encounters, centred on people giving a woman space rather than making her feel unsafe.- EndsPublished By: Srimoyee ChowdhuryPublished On: Sep 21, 2026 08:00 IST
