1 year, 7 months ago

Bengaluru Man Mocks Auto Drivers in Mumbai For Not Accepting UPI, Gets Slammed on 'X'

News 18

Stories of Mumbai auto rickshaw drivers being known for their humility and their willingness to return even small change like Re.1 or Rs.2, a practice almost unheard of in other Indian cities, are widely circulated on the internet. He took to the platform ‘X’ to playfully tease Mumbai’s auto rickshaw drivers for their reluctance to accept UPI payments. Little did he anticipate the backlash he would receive, as users turned the tables on him and directed criticism toward the high prices and perceived arrogance of Bengaluru’s own auto rickshaw drivers. It all started when ‘X’ user Sumukh Rao stated, “It’s funny how Mumbai is the ‘Financial Capital’ of India but 99% of rickshaw and taxi valas don’t accept UPI. However, amidst these discussions, the flaws of the Bengaluru auto rickshaw system began to surface as one user pointed out, “The truth is 99% of the time we wouldn’t get any rickshaws in Bangalore.” Another sarcastically noted, “It’s funny how Bengaluru is the tech hub of the country and rickshaws won’t use simple tech like a meter,” highlighting the tendency of Bengaluru’s auto drivers to overcharge.

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1 week, 1 day ago

Bengaluru auto driver threatens to slap passenger after fare dispute on ride-hailing app

Hindustan Times

A Bengaluru resident took to Reddit to share a disturbing experience involving a ride-hailing app auto driver who allegedly threatened to slap him during a fare dispute. The driver demanded ₹338 instead of the ₹256 displayed on the passenger’s phone, showing a separate image of a bill with a different fare. As the passenger insisted, the driver allegedly became aggressive, …

2 months ago

Bengaluru auto driver, accomplice assault pedestrian and rob ₹24,000 via QR code: Report

Hindustan Times

A 29-year-old Bengaluru professional recently endured a brutal robbery near Nayandahalli on Outer Ring Road late at night. According to Times of India report, the victim, identified as Varun C, was returning home after work and got off at at Nayandahalli Metro Station when the incident occurred. Bleeding and traumatized, Varun attempted to seek help from passersby, but the attackers …

Bengaluru man flags airport taxi scam as driver inflates bill by ₹1,000: ‘Using an app that looks like Uber’

Hindustan Times

A Bengaluru man has flagged an “inventive new scam” where taxi drivers use an exact replica of the Uber app to overcharge customers. He said that the driver used an app called Blumeter, which looks exactly like Uber, to add an extra ₹1,000 to his bill. So cute.” Mahesh also explained how the scam works, writing: “They use an Android …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru auto driver demands extra money and allegedly threatens college student of attacking him: Video

Hindustan Times

An Autorickshaw driver in Bengaluru allegedly threatened a 20-year-old boy for not paying extra money for his ride. In the video, the Bengaluru auto driver is seen demanding ₹ 580 when the final bill comes up to ₹ 380. Take a look at the video A college student with an X handle titled Fakeer shared a video of an auto …

4 months ago

Hindi vs Kannada: Viral video shows Bengaluru autos charging Hindi-speaking woman more money

Hindustan Times

Amid the ongoing Hindi vs Kannada debate, an Instagram video shows two women trying to hail autos in Bengaluru while talking to the autorickshaw drivers in Hindi and Kannada. In the video, the women attempt to hail the autos for various locations across Bengaluru with just one difference: One of them approached the auto drivers in Hindi while another spoke …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru sees 5,168 complaints against auto drivers in 2024 amid rise in disputes: Report

Hindustan Times

Bengaluru city has been witnessing increasing instances of disputes between auto rickshaw drivers and passengers, with complaints about overcharging and cancellations on the rise. The Bengaluru Traffic Police reported a significant increase in grievances, receiving 20-25 calls daily related to auto rickshaw issues, according to a report by The Hindu. READ | Bengaluru police arrest auto driver who allegedly slapped …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru Traffic Police book over 5,000 complaints against auto drivers in 2024

The Hindu

If there is one tussle that is constant in Bengaluru, it is between auto rickshaw drivers and their passengers. The Bengaluru Traffic Police reportedly get 20-25 calls daily on their hotline for auto rickshaw complaints. BTP officials attribute the increase in the number of cases in 2024 to regular drives against auto rickshaw drivers. We have decoys who ask auto …

7 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengaluru auto driver suspended after techie claims he abused, threatened him, demanded extra cash

Hindustan Times

A Bengaluru resident recently narrated a troubling encounter with an Ola driver in the city. In a social media post, he recounted that he had been abused by the auto driver, who demanded extra money for the ride. Please send us the CRN number of your ride and your email ID via Direct Message so we can investigate this issue …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Over 1500 auto drivers registered in Bengaluru's Nagara app within a month: Report

Hindustan Times

After Namma Yatri’s resounding success, another local mobility app, especially tailored for auto rickshaws, made an entry into Bengaluru. The app Nagara Metered Auto roped in a few auto drivers from the city and promised its customers that they would operate with meter fares. Over 1500 auto drivers registered in Bengaluru's Nagara app within a month According to a report …

11 months, 4 weeks ago

Woman books flight from Pune to Bengaluru for ₹3,500, then pays 2,000 for Uber just to reach home

Hindustan Times

Another day and yet another peak Bengaluru moment. This time, an X user claimed that the fare difference between her flight from Pune to Bengaluru and her Uber from Bengaluru airport to her home was just ₹1,500. This image shows the screenshot that the woman shared, which shows ₹ 2,000 for an Uber cab she took from Bengaluru airport after …

1 year, 3 months ago

Bengaluru Rickshaw Driver Helps Man Catch His Train: 'My Money and Hassles Were Saved'

News 18

You know that heart-pounding race against time to catch a train, witnessing it roll away, and the sinking feeling of missing it – it’s practically a breakup in locomotive form. Yet, one Bengaluru man managed to escape this predicament, all thanks to an auto-rickshaw driver who skillfully maneuvered through traffic to ensure he caught his train. “I was still seeing …

1 year, 7 months ago

X user's viral post sparks debate on Mumbai vs Bengaluru auto drivers

Hindustan Times

A man from Bengaluru recently visited Mumbai and took to X to share his experience about the city. In his post, the man claimed that the auto drivers in Mumbai often refuse UPI payments and that many shops in the city accept only cash. The day is not far off when we can only carry our mobile phone for payments.” …

1 year, 8 months ago

Bengaluru auto driver cancels ride to charge extra from a man; story goes viral on internet

India TV News

Fares have been increasing day by day and so have the demands of the people as well. In a world where tweets go viral in the blink of an eye, recently where a Mumbai-based CEO’s revelation of paying Rs 100 for a 500-meter distance gained attention. Now another such incident is going viral on social media, where an individual shared …

2 years, 8 months ago

'Absolutely helpless...': Bengaluru commuters on auto rickshaw woes

Hindustan Times

Potholes, flooded roads and erratic traffic have become part and parcel in the life of Bengaluru commuters. Now it appears auto rickshaw drivers are adding to this daily battle, with many criticised for the attitude towards travellers. App-based ride hailing services like Ola and Uber do have auto rickshaws as an option, but they are unreliable, say commuters. "The auto …

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