Ola auto driver slapped a woman for canceling her ride

Incident was captured on video by the victim herself

Auto driver also shouted at her, asking, "Does your father pay for gas?

A shocking incident involving an Ola auto driver has sparked outrage across social media after a woman was slapped for canceling her ride. The altercation occurred when the woman, who had booked an auto via the Ola app, decided to cancel the ride and opt for another auto. The enraged driver confronted her, leading to a heated argument that soon turned violent.

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The incident, which took place in broad daylight, was captured on video by the victim herself and has since gone viral, amassing over 66,500 views on social media platform X. In the video, the driver can be seen shouting at the woman, asking, “Does your father pay for gas?” He further escalated the situation by slapping her after she suggested involving the police.

The safety of women is of utmost importance. If, in broad daylight, this individual was able to assault two women merely for canceling a ride due to an issue, one can only imagine the potential dangers he could pose in more secluded settings. Bangalore City Police, it is… pic.twitter.com/FVikEPcoJH

— Karnataka Portfolio (@karnatakaportf) September 5, 2024

Outraged netizens have flooded the comments, calling for the immediate arrest of the driver and the cancellation of his license. Many expressed concerns over the safety of women in the city, urging the Bengaluru Police and Ola to take swift action.

“The safety of women must be prioritized, and strict measures should be taken against such individuals,” read a popular comment. The video has led to widespread calls for better background checks on drivers and improved safety protocols for ride-hailing services.