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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Time of India
'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.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What She Did Mid-Air Left Passengers Speechless medalmerit Learn More Undo 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."
Mint
6 hours ago
- Automotive
- Mint
Swedish tourist claims Uber driver left him midway in Delhi's 45°C heat, demanded ₹5,000 extra; company reacts
A Swedish content creator visiting India has triggered discussion online after alleging that an Uber driver tried to scam him during an intercity ride. In an Instagram post, Jonas shared that he had booked an Uber Intercity journey which started off without issue. However, mid-way through the trip, the driver suddenly stopped in the middle of a busy road, claiming the vehicle had broken down. The driver then allegedly demanded ₹ 5,000 in cash for repairs. When Jonas refused, he said the driver abandoned him on the roadside — in extreme 45°C heat. In the caption of the post, Jonas further wrote that he contacted Uber, who booked not just one but three replacement rides for him. All of them, however, cancelled. 'Got home all well no thanks to Uber,' he added. Uber India responded swiftly to the post. Apologising for the incident, the company said action had been taken against the driver. 'Hi Jonas, we apologise for this frustrating experience. Our specialised team has investigated and taken appropriate action,' Uber India wrote. The post has triggered a wave of reactions in the comments section, with several users sharing similar experiences. One user wrote, 'No action will ever be taken by Uber. I had raised several complaints against their drivers for misbehaviour and misconduct, but they are ready with their bot response and post that no action against that driver. Sometimes I feel the driver and @uber_india are partnering to trouble the customers only.' Another added, '@uber_india intercity rides are scam. The drivers accept the ride and then call to pay extra.. telling Uber is showing one side fare only, I want double of the fare shown in the app. Happened on Friday in Jodhpur with us.'
India Today
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- India Today
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 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 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 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 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 Reel
Mint
9 hours ago
- Mint
Swedish tourist claims Uber driver left him midway in Delhi's 45°C heat, demanded ₹5,000 extra; company reacts
A Swedish content creator visiting India has triggered discussion online after alleging that an Uber driver tried to scam him during an intercity ride. In an Instagram post, Jonas shared that he had booked an Uber Intercity journey which started off without issue. However, mid-way through the trip, the driver suddenly stopped in the middle of a busy road, claiming the vehicle had broken down. The driver then allegedly demanded ₹ 5,000 in cash for repairs. When Jonas refused, he said the driver abandoned him on the roadside — in extreme 45°C heat. In the caption of the post, Jonas further wrote that he contacted Uber, who booked not just one but three replacement rides for him. All of them, however, cancelled. 'Got home all well no thanks to Uber,' he added. Uber India responded swiftly to the post. Apologising for the incident, the company said action had been taken against the driver. 'Hi Jonas, we apologise for this frustrating experience. Our specialised team has investigated and taken appropriate action,' Uber India wrote. The post has triggered a wave of reactions in the comments section, with several users sharing similar experiences. One user wrote, 'No action will ever be taken by Uber. I had raised several complaints against their drivers for misbehaviour and misconduct, but they are ready with their bot response and post that no action against that driver. Sometimes I feel the driver and @uber_india are partnering to trouble the customers only.' Another added, '@uber_india intercity rides are scam. The drivers accept the ride and then call to pay extra.. telling Uber is showing one side fare only, I want double of the fare shown in the app. Happened on Friday in Jodhpur with us.' 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.'
NDTV
10 hours ago
- NDTV
Video: Swedish Tourist In India Claims Uber Driver Tried To Scam Him, Company Reacts
A Swedish content creator touring India has sparked a wave of reactions online after revealing how an Uber driver allegedly tried to scam him. In an Instagram post, Jonas shared that he had booked an Uber Intercity ride, which began smoothly - until the driver abruptly stopped in the middle of a busy road, claiming the car had broken down. The driver then demanded Rs 5,000 in cash for repairs. When Jonas refused to pay, the driver allegedly abandoned him on the roadside - in scorching 45 degree Celsius heat. Moreover, in the caption of the post, the Swedish tourist said that after he called Uber, they booked him not one but three replacement rides, but they all cancelled on him. "Got home all well no thanks to Uber," Mr Jonas wrote in the caption. Take a look at the video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jonas | Pineapple Viking (@iamjonasax) Uber India was quick to react to the post. The ride-hailing app apologised for the incident and said that action has been taken against the driver. "Hi Jonas, we apologise for this frustrating experience. Our specialised team has investigated and taken appropriate action," the company wrote. Meanwhile, in the comments section, users shared similar experiences. "No action will ever be taken by Uber. I had raised several complaints against their drivers for misbehaviour and misconduct, but they are ready with their bot response and post that no action against that driver. Sometimes I feel the driver and @uber_india are partnering to trouble the customers only," wrote one user. "@uber_india intercity rides are scam. The drivers accept the ride and then call to pay extra.. telling uber is showing one side fare only, I want double of the fare shown in the app. Happened on Friday in Jodhpur with us," shared another. "This is utterly disgusting and unacceptable how @uber and @uber_india treat their customers. I too face these kinds of issues during the peak hours most of these cancel the ride after asking the destination," commented a third user. "@uber_india has the shittiest drivers, you lucky he just left you mine made a complain I assaulted him, when he was dropping to the wrong point and I said I will complain about that and that he was on his phone throughout. @rapidoapp has the better drivers and no cancellation," said another.
