‘Does Your Father Pay For Gas?’ Auto Driver Slaps Woman Over Ride Cancellation in Bengaluru, Netizens Call for His Arrest [Watch Video]

In Bengaluru, a woman booked an auto through Ola but later canceled the ride and chose another vehicle to reach her destination. Enraged by the cancellation, the Ola auto driver confronted the woman, leading to a heated argument. The situation escalated when the driver slapped the woman in broad daylight, in front of other auto drivers.

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… pic.twitter.com/FVikEPcoJH

— Karnataka Portfolio (@karnatakaportf) September 5, 2024

A video of the incident, recorded by the woman on her phone, has since gone viral on social media, sparking outrage. Many viewers have called for the driver’s arrest and the cancellation of his license. The video’s caption highlights concerns about women’s safety and urges authorities to take strict action against the driver. It also raises questions about Ola’s background checks and safety protocols for drivers.

In the video, the woman can be heard asking the driver, “Why are you shouting?” while he angrily responds, questioning her decision to cancel the ride. At one point, the driver sarcastically asks, “Does your father pay for gas?” The argument escalates further, with the woman threatening to involve the police, but the driver insists they visit the station together. The confrontation turns physical when the driver unexpectedly slaps the woman.

The video, shared on X (formerly Twitter) on September 5, has garnered over 5,00,000 views. Many users expressed their anger in the comments, with some calling for the driver’s immediate arrest and others criticizing his behavior. The incident has reignited concerns about passenger safety and the conduct of public transport drivers in the city.