20-Year-Old Bengaluru Intern Threatened By Auto Driver, Social Media Furious | WATCH

A 20-year-old university student undertaking an internship in Bengaluru has reported being harassed and threatened by an auto-rickshaw driver.

In a post on X, the student stated that the driver demanded an additional ₹200 without justification and directed racial slurs at him during the incident.

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The intern alleged that the driver warned him he would face an attack outside his workplace upon his return. The student, who is completing his internship, described the ordeal as deeply distressing and unsettling.

The X user shared details of the incident along with video recordings of conversations and screenshots of payment transactions as evidence.

He wrote, "I had to pay him ₹500 (₹400 in cash and ₹100 via UPI) instead of ₹380 as shown on the app to ensure he left me and my friend alone. He had called two of his drunk friends, who were about to attack us, and was continuously hurling slurs at us."

In response to the post, Namma Yatri, the auto-rickshaw service involved, replied: *"Hi there. We deeply regret the experience you had. Situations like this are unacceptable. Your safety and comfort are our top priority, and we are committed to ensuring incidents like this don't happen again. Please DM us if you need any assistance."*

Social Media Reaction

The post has sparked significant concern among social media users, many calling for action against the driver's behaviour. One user expressed alarm over the recurring problem, stating: "The harassment and threats by autorickshaw drivers in Bengaluru are becoming a regular issue. It's causing a lot of distress for commuters. Please take action to ensure public safety and address this growing concern."

Another questioned the frequency of such incidents, asking: "Why does this keep happening in Bengaluru? If this goes up, there will come a time when people will think, should we go there or not?"

One more user highlighted similar experiences elsewhere, remarking: "This happens in Chennai also, where they will ask you to pay extra more than what is shown in the app."