Swedish tourist claims Uber driver left him stranded in Delhi's scorching heat. Watch
A Swedish traveller claimed his Uber Intercity ride ended abruptly after the driver faked a breakdown and demanded cash, then left him stranded in Delhi's scorching heat.Jonas, a Swedish content creator currently exploring India, shared a troubling account in a now-viral video on Instagram, accusing an Uber Intercity driver of scamming him mid-journey. According to him, the ride began as expected but took a strange turn when the driver stopped the vehicle on a busy road and claimed the car had suddenly broken down.advertisement
What followed left Jonas both stunned and stranded. The driver allegedly demanded Rs 5,000 in cash for 'repairs'. When Jonas refused, the man abandoned him on the roadside in 45-degree Celsius heat in Delhi.In the caption, Jonas added that he contacted Uber immediately. While the company did attempt to arrange alternative rides, things only got worse. 'They sorted me out with not one, not two, but three replacement rides, all cancelled on me. I assume as I was on the highway,' he wrote. Eventually, he managed to get home safely, but without Uber's help.Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jonas | Pineapple Viking (@iamjonasax)Uber India reacted to the viral video with an apology, stating, 'Hi Jonas, we apologise for this frustrating experience. Our specialised team has investigated and taken appropriate action.'advertisementSeveral social media users stepped in to share similar experiences. 'Uber really needs to hire their own drivers. Freelancers keep demanding more money and cancelling without reason,' a user said. Another user called out a wider issue: 'This isn't just Uber. It's a mindset of squeezing every rupee from anyone, especially foreigners. I'm sorry you had to face this.'A section of the internet urged Jonas to raise a formal complaint, while several expressed frustration over the company's continued reliance on contract-based drivers.Trending Reel
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