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flag A Hyderabad man outraged over being charged ₹5,000 for a short early-morning cab ride, sparking debate over ride-hailing surge pricing.

flag 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. flag 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. flag He refused to pay beyond the app’s fare and secured a ride through a friend. flag 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.

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