This is the bizarre moment a driver chases his runaway electric rickshaw on a road in India.

Footage shows the unmanned three-wheeled vehicle suddenly began moving in Jaipur City, Rajasthan, on January 18.

It first appears to vibrate before manoeuvring on its own down the road, narrowly missing an oncoming vehicle in the rain.

The owner quickly pursues it as it takes a turn without a driver.

An onlooker helps to stop the electric vehicle before the footage ends.

India has one of the highest rates of road accidents in the world, with thousands of fatalities and injuries reported each year.

The poor track record is blamed on unsafe road conditions, reckless driving, inadequate enforcement of traffic laws, and a lack of awareness about road safety.