New Airport Scam, Bangalore Needs To Be Alert, Says Techie
New Airport Scam, Bangalore Needs To Be Alert, Says Techie
A new scam has emerged in Bengaluru, as a technology professional warns travelers utilizing cabs to reach Kempegowda International Airport.
The professional identified as Shivam Sourav Jha from Bengaluru has brought to light a novel scam involving certain cab drivers who regularly transport passengers to the airport. He has urged individuals, particularly women, to exercise caution when using cabs for airport travel, as these drivers may exploit passengers by imposing additional charges through this deceptive scheme.
The techie took to x to express his concern and warn residents of Bangalore.
So folks here is a new scam going in Bengaluru by our beloved cab drivers when going to airport(with girls specially)
— Shivam Sourav Jha (@ShivamSouravJha) October 28, 2024
1. They stop vehicle midway citing no fuel and ask you to pay at petrol pump saying 1100 is shown I would need only 1000.
“So folks, here is a new scam going on in Bengaluru by our beloved cab drivers when going to the airport (with girls, especially). They stop vehicles midway citing no fuel and ask you to pay at the petrol pump, saying 1100 is shown, but I would need only 1000.If you refuse to pay, they would say I won’t move, it’s midway your flight will be missed so you pay. They take the shortcut from the inner road from that point avoiding the toll,” says techie Shivam Sourav Jha on X.
As his post went viral, it became evident that he is not the only one who experienced this. It seems many have fallen victim to similar incidents. This is evident from the comments.
“Just on Saturday I took a cab, and he took the inner road even though I asked repeatedly to take the toll one. And that road is completely isolated and not even proper street lights are there. Completely was on alert for that whole road till reaching the airport,” said one user. Another user expressed concern, “It happened to me also. But I highly recommend using the airport bus. Just book a cab till the nearest bus stand. But yes this issue needs to be addressed.”
