Influencer Amaan Siddiqui Shows How the BAT-BMS App Is Being Used To Disable Moving E-Rickshaws in Delhi (Watch Videos)
Delhi is investigating apps like BAT-BMS that are used to remotely shut down moving e-rickshaws via unsecured Bluetooth connections. Influencer Amaan Siddiqui exposed the malicious trend after finding a stranded driver who lost his daily wages. The exploit affects low-cost battery systems, prompting officials to review fleet safety standards.
The Delhi Transport Department has launched an urgent investigation into the mobile application BAT-BMS that is reportedly being used to remotely shut down moving e-rickshaws mid-transit. The regulatory intervention follows widespread public pushback after digital content creators, including social media influencer Amaan Siddiqui, shared videos demonstrating how individuals use these apps to exploit unsecured Bluetooth connections on commuter vehicles.
Transport Minister Pankaj Singh and department officials are currently verifying the technical risks associated with the software. Authorities are weighing potential restrictions on unencrypted systems to preserve commuter safety and protect drivers' livelihoods on congested capital roads. Chinese App BAT-BMS Can Remotely Shut Down E-Rickshaw? Here’s How It Works.
Influencer Amaan Siddiqui Shows How Individuals Using BAT-BMS App To Remotely Disable Moving E-Rickshaws
Influencer Amaan Siddiqui Recalls Incident in Delhi
#WATCH | Delhi: A smartphone app named BAT-BMS is being used by people to remotely disable moving e-rickshaws through a Bluetooth connection.
Speaking on a video by him, allegedly showing individuals using the mobile app to remotely disable moving e-rickshaws, influencer Amaan… pic.twitter.com/xqCURbwbPx
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2026
Influencer Amaan Siddiqui Details Impact on Vulnerable Drivers
The issue gained significant traction after content creator Amaan Siddiqui exposed the real-world consequences of the digital exploit. Speaking with ANI, Siddiqui detailed a recent encounter where he discovered an e-rickshaw driver stranded in heavy traffic due to a unauthorized remote shutdown. "I saw a man tying up his rickshaw to another in order to move it," Siddiqui shared. "I suspected this app to be behind it. I brought my vehicle behind it and tried connecting my app to the rickshaw. Once it connected, I asked him to stop and told him that his rickshaw would now restart," he said. The driver, who operated a rented vehicle, had reportedly been stuck at the same location since the morning, losing his entire daily income. "He broke down and told me that he had lost an entire day of earning. He had taken the rickshaw on rent. I got emotional too. His rickshaw had been at the same spot for an entire day. What is being done by people is wrong..." Siddiqui added.
Technical Security Gap in E-Fleet Batteries
The ongoing disruption exploits a critical security vulnerability within low-cost, third-party energy systems widely utilised across Delhi's electric three-wheeler fleet. Many aftermarket, Chinese-manufactured lithium battery units are deployed without default security protocols, passwords, or authentication steps. Using mobile applications such as BAT-BMS and Epoch Li-ion, anyone standing within a standard 10- to 15-meter Bluetooth range can scan for and pair directly with the unencrypted battery firmware. Once a connection is established, the app allows users to clear out the vehicle's digital dashboard display and toggle the master "discharge" switch, instantly killing the ignition. According to industry data, factory-secured or proprietary battery systems from major established brands remain entirely safe from external interference. ‘Made in China’ BYD EV in Self-Driving Mode Spirals out of Control at Tianfu Airport in Chengdu After Brake Failure, Circles Over 100 Times (Watch Video).
Economic Toll and Transport Safety Review
Beyond creating sudden traffic hazards, the exploit locks drivers out of their vehicles for hours. Because many operators are entirely unaware of the digital vulnerability, they frequently assume a mechanical failure has occurred. Reports indicate some drivers have been paying bystanders or mechanics out of pocket to "fix" their suddenly dead vehicles, compounding their financial losses. The Transport Department's investigation aims to address these vulnerabilities systematically. Officials are currently evaluating how to enforce stricter security standards on Battery Management Systems (BMS) to prevent unauthorised Bluetooth pairing and secure the daily operations of gig workers in the region.
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