A recent incident reported on Reddit has highlighted a concerning experience involving an Ola driver in Bengaluru. According to the Redditor, who shared the ordeal online, the situation escalated when the Ola driver demanded a price hike, which the user refused to accept. Subsequently, the driver allegedly resorted to threatening behavior towards the user. In the Reddit post, the user recounted, He (the auto driver) kept standing next to me and was continuously trying to instigate me to fight him. I kept my cool and continued looking for other options. Finally, I was able to book a Rapido bike. To my horror, he warned me that he would beat the Rapido driver and me. The incident unfolded late at night, with the surroundings dispersing, prompting the user to walk towards the nearest road junction, Bipin Rawat Chowk in HSR, while the Ola driver continued to follow.Got harassed by an Ola Auto Driverbyu/Hopeful-Broccoli9912 inbangaloreAs the users Rapido ride arrived, the situation reportedly took a violent turn when the Ola driver allegedly removed the key from the Rapido drivers bike and initiated a physical altercation. The user described feeling threatened and intimidated throughout the encounter, with other Ola auto drivers and bystanders joining in the commotion. The escalating confrontation eventually led to the involvement of law enforcement, as the user mentioned, The sub-inspector finally registered a formal case and gave a copy of my complaint. He has called all of us today in the evening to bring this to his seniors attention and provide a solution. The incident underscores broader concerns regarding safety and conflicts involving ride-sharing services in urban areas.
