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NDTV
14-06-2025
- General
- NDTV
Video: Bengaluru Auto Driver Screams At Woman Over Fare, Demands She Speak Kannada
In recent times, the Kannada language row in Karnataka has sparked significant debate, particularly in Bengaluru, a city known for its multicultural population. While advocates suggest people learn the language, claiming it's a way of respecting the local culture, critics argue that such a demand is exclusionary in a cosmopolitan setting. Now, a video of a heated argument between a woman and a Bengaluru auto rickshaw driver has reignited the language debate online. Taking to Instagram, user Anya S shared a video in which the auto driver is seen speaking in Kannada in a visibly aggressive tone. She said that the argument between the two began after the driver demanded Rs 390 for a ride that, according to her Rapido app, was supposed to cost Rs 296. In the video, Anya repeatedly tells the driver that she will pay what the app says. "Don't scream at me. I'll only pay what the app says," she says. However, as the driver continues to scream at her, she calls over another auto-rickshaw driver, saying, "Aap yahan aao, mujhe darr lag raha hai (Come here, I'm feeling scared)." The driver, on the other hand, becomes aggressive, demanding that she speak Kannada. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anya S (@anyadamnson) In the caption, Anya recounted the entire incident. "This isn't about refusing to learn the local language - of course I want to learn Kannada. But when people behave like this, it makes me question myself. It makes me think, why should I make the effort when they don't know how to treat me with basic respect?" she wrote. "I calmly told him I'd pay what the app showed. Rs 296. That's it. But he began shouting. He stepped in, came close - trying to intimidate me, scare me. He mocked me for speaking Hindi. Told me I had no right to be here if I didn't speak Kannada. But this wasn't about language. This was about entitlement, aggression, and disrespect," Anya continued. She further made it clear that she wasn't against paying extra when deserved. "I'm someone who happily pays extra when I've had a good ride. But not when someone tries to bully or threaten me into it," she wrote. "We're part of this city. We live here, we work here, we contribute to its economy. And that means we deserve fairness, dignity, and safety - no matter what language we speak. If you've ever felt unsafe or second-guessed yourself in moments like this - you are not wrong. You are not alone. And you have every right to say no," she concluded. As the video gained traction online, ride-hailing app Rapido responded, assuring action. "At Rapido, customer safety and dignity are our highest priorities, Anya... the reported captain has been permanently barred from our platform. Additionally, we are working on implementing stronger protocols for our captains to prevent such incidents in the future," the company commented. Bengaluru locals also responded to the clip. One user wrote, "As a proud Kannadiga, I want to apologize for the unacceptable behavior of some individuals who are tarnishing our reputation and that of South India. I recommend exploring alternative transportation options like Yulu electric scooters, buses, and metros. On behalf of all educated Kannadigas, we extend our sincerest you're safe and okay." "Last resort when they get caught is speak in Kannada , these unruly autodrivers don't represent Karnataka and our Kannada . They behave the same with Kannadigas too," commented another.
India Today
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Bengaluru auto driver mocks woman for not knowing Kannada during fare dispute. Video
A woman's encounter with an aggressive Bengaluru auto driver has triggered a conversation around commuter safety and language S, who shared her experience on Instagram, posted a video in which the driver can be seen speaking to her in Kannada in a visibly aggressive tone. Feeling threatened, she is heard calling another man in the vicinity: 'Bhaiyya, aap idhar aao. Mujhe inse darr lag raha hai (Please come here. This man is scaring me).'advertisementIn the caption of her post, Anya recounted the entire incident. The dispute began over the fare for the auto ride that she had booked via Rapido. The app showed Rs 296, but the driver allegedly demanded Rs 390. When Anya declined to pay the inflated amount, the driver became aggressive. 'He lost it,' Anya said, adding: 'He stepped in, came close - trying to intimidate me, scare me. He mocked me for speaking Hindi and said I had no right to be here if I didn't speak Kannada.'Anya clarified that her frustration was not about the language itself but the way she was treated.'This isn't about refusing to learn the local language. Of course, I want to learn Kannada. But when people behave like this, it makes me question myself. This was about entitlement, aggression, and disrespect,' she Anya said that she usually tips generously after good rides but refused to give in when someone tried to 'bully or threaten' her into overpaying.'We're part of this city. We live here, we work here, we contribute to its economy. And that means we deserve fairness, dignity, and safety, no matter what language we speak,' she the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anya S (@anyadamnson)Rapido, meanwhile, reacted to the incident through a comment on the post saying that the Bengaluru auto driver has been 'permanently barred' from their platform.'At Rapido, customer safety and dignity are our highest priorities, Anya. As discussed over the call, the reported captain has been permanently barred from our platform. Additionally, we are working on implementing stronger protocols for our captains to prevent such incidents in the future,' it said. Anya concluded her post with a message of encouragement for others who've had similar experiences: 'If you've ever felt unsafe or second-guessed yourself in moments like this, you are not wrong. You are not alone. And you have every right to say no.'Trending Reel
Indian Express
13-06-2025
- Indian Express
Bengaluru auto driver threatens woman over extra fare, demands she speak Kannada; woman reacts: ‘Mujhe darr lag raha hai'
Language tensions and overcharging by auto-rickshaw drivers are two issues that Bengaluru residents are, unfortunately, becoming all too familiar with. Yet again, the city finds itself at the center of this debate after a video of a heated argument between a woman and an auto-rickshaw driver went viral online. The video, posted by a woman named Anya S, shows her confronting the driver for allegedly demanding Rs 390 for a ride that, according to her Rapido app, was supposed to cost Rs 296. In the clip, Anya can be heard standing her ground, telling the driver, 'Don't scream at me. I'll only pay what the app says.' At one point, clearly feeling uneasy, she tries to call over another auto-rickshaw driver, saying, 'Aap yahan aao, mujhe darr lag raha hai (Come here, I'm feeling scared).' Anya later uploaded the full video to Instagram, adding a heartfelt note in the caption. 'This isn't about refusing to learn the local language – of course I want to learn Kannada. But when people behave like this, it makes me question myself. It makes me think, why should I make the effort when they don't know how to treat me with basic respect?' She made it clear she wasn't against paying extra when deserved, writing, 'I'm someone who happily pays extra when I've had a good ride. But not when someone tries to bully or threaten me into it.' Her larger point was about belonging – 'We're part of this city. We live here, we work here, we contribute to its economy. And that means we deserve fairness, dignity, and safety – no matter what language we speak.' 'If you've ever felt unsafe or second-guessed yourself in moments like this – you are not wrong. You are not alone. And you have every right to say no,' she wrote. A post shared by Anya S (@anyadamnson) As the video racked up over a million views, reactions poured in. Rapido itself responded, assuring action: 'At Rapido, customer safety and dignity are our highest priorities, Anya… the reported captain has been permanently barred from our platform. Additionally, we are working on implementing stronger protocols for our captains to prevent such incidents in the future.' Wanting to avoid the usual North vs South divide, Anya addressed it head-on in the comments: 'This isn't about North vs South, or locals vs outsiders. It's about being fair to one another, no matter where we're from… Let's build a space where respect goes both ways, and experiences can be shared without creating rifts.' Bengaluru locals also reacted to the post. One commented, 'I want to apologize for the unacceptable behavior of some individuals who are tarnishing our reputation… On behalf of all educated Kannadigas, we extend our sincerest apologies. Hope you're safe and okay.' Others echoed frustration about rising aggression and language policing, asking, 'Are we seriously going to start fighting over language too? How low can it get?' Unfortunately, this isn't an isolated incident. Just a few months ago, another Instagram user shared a similar ordeal with a Rapido auto-rickshaw driver demanding extra money, hurling abuses when denied.
India.com
08-06-2025
- India.com
Rapido Auto Fare Dispute Escalates Into Hindi-Kannada Clash
An auto driver has come under fire after a woman accused him of overcharging her and allegedly attempting to manipulate the situation by weaponizing language. What seemed to have begun as an argument over the fare of the ride had escalated and turned into a language dispute. The driver brought up the Kannada language during the argument, seemingly to divert attention and intimidate the passenger. In the viral video, it can be seen that the woman, who booked the ride on Rapido, is speaking in Hindi, and the driver is speaking in Kannada. As heard in the video, the woman had booked an auto ride on Rapido that was originally priced at Rs. 296. However, the driver allegedly demanded Rs. 390, leading to a heated argument between the two. The woman recorded a video, called out to the passing by auto rickshaw and said, "Bhaiya, come here, I am getting scared of him (the Rapido auto driver)." Meanwhile, the auto driver in the video is heard speaking in Kannada and pointing a finger at the woman. She then turns to English and tries to explain that while she understands Kannada, she cannot speak the language. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anya S (@anyadamnson) The woman had immediately contacted Rapido's helpline to report the issue and later filed an official complaint with the police. The video of the confrontation between the woman and the auto driver has gone viral on social media. The comments under the video that was shared by multiple users show the different opinions. While some have supported the woman, others have also marched behind the auto driver and defended his demand to speak Kannada.
