Bengaluru Woman Seeks 'Justification' for Paying Rs 2K to Uber to Get Home After Rs 3.5K Flight – News18

Exorbitant taxi fares in Bengaluru are a well-known topic that never fails to spark discussion. A recent incident brought this issue to light when a woman shared her experience of being charged a high fare by Uber late at midnight. To her surprise, the fare from the airport to her home was nearly as much as her entire airplane ticket – Rs. 2,000 compared to her Rs. 3,500 flight. The irony begs the question: which is the true luxury, the airplane or the cab?

The woman, Manasvi Sharma, took to social media to express her incredulity in a sarcastic tone, stating, “I booked [a] flight for 3.5k from Pune to Bangalore. And then, a cab for 2k from Bangalore airport to my home,” accompanied by a skull emoji. She even attached a screenshot showing that the least an Uber Go was charging her was Rs. 2,005 at around 12:19 a.m. The irony continued as the ride was labelled “Affordable, compact rides.”

It’s safe to say that with fares soaring to such heights, a flight ticket seems like a bargain compared to hailing a cab in Bengaluru.

Predictably, the post set the internet ablaze, drawing comments from all corners. “The audacity to write affordable here,” scoffed one netizen. “So, what? It takes less time to reach from Pune Airport to Bengaluru Airport than Bengaluru Airport to Bengaluru City,” teased another, poking fun at the city’s notorious traffic. Keeping the humour alive, a third chimed in, “So, what do you want? Flight 2k and Cab 3.5k ?”

Yet amidst the laughter, some pointed out the more practical solution of BMTC’s Volvo buses, operating under Vayu Vajra service, offering a lifeline of affordable public transportation for air travellers. “Ur probably unaware of good #BMTC volvo bus service from Bengaluru airport to most important destinations,” one helpful soul suggested. Another echoed the sentiment, “Use Bus. Cheaper, Better and Safer.”

But not everyone was convinced, as some highlighted the safety concerns of waiting for buses late at night.

Thus, while the post amassed a staggering 886K views, it ignited a variety of reactions, reflecting the ongoing debate over transportation woes in Bengaluru.