Bengaluru woman threatened by auto driver for app fare

A woman in Bengaluru had a frightening experience with an auto driver from the ride-hailing service Rapido. She shared her story on social media, which quickly went viral and sparked anger online. According to her post, the driver scammed her by charging a fare that was much higher than what was displayed on her phone. The driver showed her a photo of an inflated fare and refused to end the ride after they reached her destination. When she confronted him, he allegedly threatened to slap her and cursed her for not knowing Kannada, the local language. The woman described feeling scared for her safety after the incident. She claimed she eventually paid the driver the amount he demanded. She wanted to report the issue to Rapido but was worried about the driver's potential retaliation since he knew her location. Her post gained significant attention, with many users advising her to complain to Rapido and warning others about the risks of ride-hailing services. Rapido has not yet responded to the incident, and the authenticity of the woman's claims has not been confirmed.