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A Hyderabad man outraged over being charged ₹5,000 for a short early-morning cab ride, sparking debate over ride-hailing surge pricing.
A Hyderabad resident reported being charged up to ₹5,000 for a short early-morning cab ride to the airport on October 28, 2025, sparking online outrage over perceived price gouging.
The man, booking at 4 AM for a 7 AM flight, received multiple inflated quotes from drivers, with one demanding ₹5,000 citing route changes and delays.
He refused to pay beyond the app’s fare and secured a ride through a friend.
The incident has fueled broader concerns about surge pricing, transparency, and fairness in ride-hailing services, with users sharing similar experiences and recommending early booking, app-based alternatives, or bus travel as workarounds.
Un hombre de Hyderabad se indignó por ser cobrado ₹ 5,000 por un corto viaje en taxi a primera hora de la mañana, lo que provocó un debate sobre el aumento de los precios de los viajes.