The issue of exorbitant taxi fares has once again captured national attention, with Bengaluru emerging as the latest focal point of this ongoing debate. A woman named Manasvi Sharma recently took to social media to recount a peculiar incident that occurred in the city.
In her social media post, Manasvi expressed her dismay at being charged an excessively high fare for a late-night ride from the airport to her residence in Bengaluru. She shared her experience in a sarcastic tone, stating, “I booked a flight for 3.5k from Pune to Bangalore. And then, a cab for 2k from Bangalore airport to my home,” accompanied by a skull emoji.
I booked flight for 3.5k from Pune to Bangalore.
— Manasvi Sharma (@manasvisharmaaa) April 1, 2024
And then, a cab for 2k from Bangalore airport to my home💀@Uber_India pic.twitter.com/wZyzOpOvHF
A screenshot attached to Manasvi's post revealed that the ride-hailing service Uber had quoted her a minimum fare of Rs. 2,005 for the journey, which was categorized as “Affordable, compact rides.”
the audacity to write affordable here😭
— Ashwani (@itsash_10) April 1, 2024
Manasvi's social media post quickly gained traction, eliciting a strong response from internet users across various platforms. The incident sparked a flurry of reactions, with many netizens sharing similar experiences and expressing their concerns about escalating taxi fares in urban areas.
Bangalore airport does not have a metro 🤡 still guys their be like we are ahead of this world 😂😂
— CA Kakul Misra (@KakulMisra) April 1, 2024
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