Bengaluru Auto Driver Slaps Woman After She Cancels Ola Ride, Internet Calls For His Arrest

A woman in Bengaluru booked an auto through Ola but later cancelled it and opted for another auto to reach her destination. The Ola auto driver, enraged by the cancellation, confronted her and engaged in a heated argument. The situation escalated, and the driver ended up slapping the woman in broad daylight in front of other auto driver. A video of the heated argument, which the woman recorded on her phone, has been going viral on social media. Many, after watching the video, demanded the auto driver’s arrest and his licence cancelled.

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“The safety of women is of utmost importance. If, in broad daylight, this individual was able to assault two women merely for canceling a ride due to an issue, one can only imagine the potential dangers he could pose in more secluded settings. Bangalore City Police, it is imperative that strict and decisive action be taken against this autorickshaw driver. His actions not only endanger individuals but also tarnish the city’s reputation. Ola Support, it is crucial to address whether thorough background checks and character verifications are conducted before hiring drivers. It is essential that stringent measures are implemented to prevent such incidents and ensure the safety of all passengers,” reads the caption to the video shared on X.

The video begins with the woman repeatedly asking, “Aap chilla kyu rahe ho [Why are you shouting]?” while the angry auto driver retorts, “Galti se kaise hota hai [How is it a mistake]?” He also questions her about who will cover the fuel costs, saying, “Does your father pay for gas?”

The woman admits cancelling the Ola ride when the auto was just a minute away. As the situation escalates, the woman threatens to go to the police if he doesn’t calm down. However, the driver insists that they both go to the police station, repeatedly asking her to accompany him.

When the woman suggests going to a different police station, noting that she already has his phone number and auto details, the driver suddenly slaps her.

Watch the entire video here:

The video was shared on September 5 on X. It has since then accumulated over 66,500 views and still counting. Many even took to the comments section of the post to share their thoughts.

Check out how people reacted to this video here:

“How dare he! Cancel his license and throw him behind the bars,” wrote an individual.

Another added, “This is utterly disgusting CP Bengaluru. Please take action immediately.”

“He’s seems more frustrated about the Hindi language,” expressed a third.

A fourth commented, “Strict action needs to be taken on this person. how can he behave in such a manner.”