Bengaluru man shares his horror story: 'Got death threats from auto drivers for booking cab service'

bike taxi through a ride-hailing app. The individual later recounted the unsettling experience through a Reddit post, shedding light on the intimidation faced by regular citizens simply trying to navigate the city.

The Incident Begins: A Routine Ride Turns Alarming

After disembarking from a metro train, the man proceeded to the exit, intending to summon a two-wheeler cab via a mobile application. However, before he could complete the booking, an auto-rickshaw driver nearby took issue with his choice. In a confrontational tone, the driver barked, «Don’t book that! I’ll drop you; come with me!» The man, unwilling to engage, chose to disregard the unsolicited demand and finalized his booking through the app.

The Situation Escalates: Hostility In The Open

When the bike taxi arrived moments later, the man got on without further thought. But suddenly, a group of auto drivers began to shout threatening remarks, expressing disbelief and anger that he dared go with the bike taxi instead of their autos. Phrases like, «You’re going with him? I’ll deal with you!» filled the air, turning the environment hostile.

In a split-second decision, the man responded with a rude gesture—an act he would soon regret. That singular move ignited even more hostility.

Mob Intimidation: Surrounded And Threatened

Not long after the ride began, the same autorickshaw driver who had first confronted him overtook the bike, forced it to a halt, and began issuing direct threats. He claimed that he had merely been «teasing» the bike taxi rider