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A Bengaluru resident has exposed a new scam in which some cab drivers are allegedly using fake ride-hailing apps to inflate fares. The revelation was made through a viral Reddit post, where the passenger shared his experience and warned others to stay alert. The incident highlights the need for vigilance when using ride-hailing services in the city.

Incident details

Driver showed inflated fare on a different screen

The passenger booked a Rapido ride from Kempegowda International Airport's Terminal 2 to Jakkur. The app showed an estimated fare of ₹598, and the trip started normally after he verified the driver and shared the OTP. However, at the end of the journey, the driver displayed a billing screen showing ₹758, about ₹160 more than what was initially estimated.

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