Uber Passenger Asked Driver To Switch On AC: What Happened Next Was A Nightmare
Uber Passenger Asked Driver To Switch On AC: What Happened Next Was A Nightmare
A Reddit user from Bengaluru shares a harrowing experience with an Uber driver
A simple request to switch on the air conditioning in an Uber ride turned into a nightmare for a passenger in Bengaluru. The unsettling experience was recounted by a Reddit user on the ‘Bangalore’ subreddit, highlighting the potential dangers of ride-sharing.
After entering the car, the passenger asked the driver to turn on the AC to avoid dust. The driver responded angrily in Kannada, suggesting the passenger cancel the ride. When the passenger requested to be dropped off immediately, the driver became furious.
He switched on the AC but started driving erratically, with sudden braking and acceleration, causing the passenger significant distress, especially since the user suffered from vertigo.
The passenger called Uber Safety, who advised them to get off at a safe location. However, the driver, realizing a complaint had been made, threatened the passenger. He wrote down the name and residential block details, indicating that he knew their pick-up location and gestured that he would take action.
The post soon went viral and triggered an array of reactions from internet users.
A user wrote, “It’s not just about talking in Kannada, I am a Kannadiga and was new to the city and I was scammed by these idiots. They just need some excuse to harass people. Sorry, you had to go through this.”
Other users offered solutions. “Tweet at Uber that he threatened you and his info. Write an email to them asking for confirmation on action. They will know how to deal with it. As for him having your address, chill, most of these idiots just make noise. I have many such guests I’m still waiting to entertain,” another user wrote.
This incident raises serious safety concerns about ride-sharing services and highlights the importance of having robust safety protocols in place.
Uber and other ride-sharing companies must ensure that their drivers adhere to safe driving practices and handle passenger requests professionally.
