A Bengaluru man has exposed a scam where cab drivers allegedly use fake ride-hailing apps to inflate fares. The incident occurred when he booked a Rapido ride from Kempegowda International Airport to Jakkur, with an estimated fare of Rs 598. However, the driver demanded Rs 758, claiming it was the actual fare.
How do cab drivers use fake apps to cheat passengers? Reveals Bengaluru man
A man hailing from Bengaluru shared his experience on a now-viral Reddit post detailing how he discovered that the cab driver was using a ride-hailing app. According to the post, he booked a Rapido ride from Kempegowda International Airport to Jakkur, with an estimated fare of Rs 598. However, at the end of the trip, the driver demanded Rs 758, Rs 160 more than the initial estimate. “The screen looked like

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