'All rides cancelled on me': Uber driver demands extra cash from Swedish tourist; leaves him on highway
A Swedish tourist's post about an alleged scam during his Uber ride in India has triggered a fresh round of online criticism towards the ride-hailing giant.
Content creator Jonas, who goes by @iamjonasax on Instagram, detailed the incident in a recent post while touring the country.
He wrote that after booking an Uber Intercity ride, things took a turn when the driver abruptly stopped in the middle of a busy highway and claimed the vehicle had broken down.
'Manish really wanted those rupees,' Jonas wrote in the caption, hinting the driver's motive.
He added, 'Called @uber_india, they sorted me out with not one, not two but three replacement rides, all canceled on me (I assume as I was on the highway).
Got home all well no thanks to Uber, with another story to tell.'
The post quickly gathered traction, drawing reactions from users who shared similar experiences or offered advice. 'I usually take screenshots of drivers whenever they accept the ride and if they cancel for any reason, I post complaints on Twitter,' one user commented.
Another suggested, 'You can file a complaint on Uber and they'll refund the money you spent and take action on the taxi driver for doing this cheap act.'
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Uber responded to Jonas's complaint, saying, 'Hi Jonas, we apologise for this frustrating experience. Our specialised team has investigated and taken appropriate action.'
Several users also pressed Uber for transparency. 'Please update here what action you have taken,' one person demanded under the post.
One user complained, "Its all same , whenever we book, if they dont like it, they will cancel last minute, wont cancel but wont come. So much of trouble."
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