After 'Tera baap deta hai kya gas' slap viral video, Bengaluru women share similar complaints against auto drivers
The Times of India, highlight the challenges women face when using ride-hailing services in the city.
A 27-year-old professional recounted her ordeal, saying, “Three months ago, I was heading from Koramangala to Marathahalli around 10 pm. The driver complained about the traffic for over 15 minutes, and eventually asked me to get down unless I paid an additional Rs 50 to Rs 100, which I refused.” She further explained how the driver yelled continuously, forcing her to exit the auto. “It was already late, and I had to walk the rest of the way. I was scared the whole time,” she added.
In a similar incident, Gowri, a 21-year-old student, booked an auto to a mall in Rajajinagar. “The driver took a long route, claiming there was traffic on the app-suggested way. He demanded more money and refused to leave until I paid double the fare,” she shared. Despite filing a complaint with the app, no action was taken.
Another case came from a 26-year-old woman who faced harassment after canceling a ride. “The driver whose ride I canceled approached me aggressively and demanded to know if I was the one who canceled. I denied it, but it was terrifying,” she said. She described how even the driver of the ride she did take began yelling at her for no reason.
Smriti, a 23-year-old IT professional, shared her experience of being yelled at by an auto driver after offering to pay via UPI. “I told him I didn’t have cash, and his attitude changed. He started yelling, calling me names for wasting his time. I felt helpless,” she said.
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