UP Cab Driver Assaulted in Maharashtra Over Alleged Ride Delay and Cancellation
UP Cab Driver Assaulted in Maharashtra Over Alleged Ride Delay and Cancellation
In a disturbing incident that has sparked outrage online, a cab driver from Uttar Pradesh was reportedly assaulted by a group of passengers in Maharashtra for allegedly arriving late and cancelling a ride. The incident, captured on video, has been widely circulated on social media, showing a heated argument that eventually escalated into physical violence.
The cab driver, Kamlesh Kumar Jaiswal, originally from Varanasi, works for the ride-hailing service Ola. According to the footage, Jaiswal had reached the pickup location five minutes late. Upon arrival, he reportedly cancelled the ride, which infuriated the waiting passengers.
Kalesh b/w a Cab driver and Passenger (UP based Ola driver beaten for coming late 5 minutes and cancelling ride despite speaking Marathi) pic.twitter.com/1N8Ee8ENIQ
— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) May 15, 2025
The video shows Jaiswal sitting inside his cab when a group of people — believed to be the customers who booked the ride — approached him and confronted him over the delay. Another passenger was already inside the vehicle when the confrontation began.
As tensions rose, the group began recording the driver, questioning him about his actions and demanding an apology. They also asked for his name and documented his vehicle number. The situation escalated quickly, with the group forcing the driver to apologise. As the argument intensified, the video shows the passengers physically assaulting and harassing Jaiswal on the roadside. As of now, there is no confirmed information on whether the local police have intervened or taken cognizance of the incident.
This case comes amid a series of troubling events in Maharashtra where individuals have reportedly been harassed for not speaking Marathi, raising broader concerns about regional tensions and growing instances of public harassment.
