A Bengaluru resident recently took to social media to express concerns regarding skyrocketing cab fares and the difficulty of securing rides in the city. In the post, the individual detailed their challenges in booking a cab on Wednesday, mentioning that no rides were available.
The resident reported that when they finally managed to secure a ride, the fare was an astonishing ₹415 for a mere 6-km journey.
The post included statements reflecting their frustration: “A cab has not been accepted for over an hour. The prices are inflating rapidly – ₹415 for 6 kms? Is this a joke? This situation is unheard of for me, as I usually plan my departure to avoid these issues, and I’m well within the expected timeframe.”
This post quickly gained traction, resonating with many netizens who empathised with the resident’s situation. Some users even pointed out that Wednesdays were often synonymous with working from home.
One commenter remarked, “I wonder where the supporters of ride-sharing who encouraged against personal transport have gone. Traffic has been painfully slow lately – it’s simply unbearable now.”
Another user shared, “The message from Wednesday is loud and clear – stay home, my friend.”
A third commenter added, “The roads are chaotic this morning. I left at 6:40 am, and it felt like peak hour. Some of this madness involves cows. They don’t move, no matter how much you honk. Regarding surge pricing, the apps monitor the frequency of new bookings from specific locations based on GPS coordinates. The more you try, the higher the price seems to climb. A trick I’ve learnt is to initiate a booking, let it time out, and then try again. This often reveals a lower fare since it shows the cheapest price if a driver cancels after accepting.”
A fourth user suggested, “For distances under 10 kms, I prefer taking my bike. There’s no need to wait for cabs or autos. Rather than endure nearly an hour of frustration, I can simply ride and arrive at my destination. I understand the risk of rain, but with the flexibility to choose my departure time, I can plan accordingly.”
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