Auto driver refused meter and demanded 3x fare — traffic police took his side
On March 20 at Majestic bus stand, auto driver (vehicle #KA-01-AB-4521) refused to go by meter and demanded ₹600 for a 5km ride to Koramangala (meter fare would be ₹150-180). When I complained to the traffic police booth nearby, the constable told me to 'just pay and go' and refused to take any action. I have the auto number plate photo and a witness.
Uber charged ₹2,400 for a ride that should cost ₹400 — surge pricing with no alternative shown
Uber charged me ₹2,400 for a 15km ride from Andheri to Bandra on March 22 at 11pm. Normal fare is ₹350-400. The app showed '6x surge' but did not offer any alternative or waiting option. I was stranded with no other transport available. Trip ID: UBER-MUM-2026-88291. I want a partial refund — paying 6x for a regular ride is exploitative, especially when there's no real driver shortage in that area.
Auto driver refused meter and demanded 3x fare — no action by traffic police
This is a common issue many people face. Auto driver refused meter and demanded 3x fare — no action by traffic police. I am reaching out to the community and seeking AI-powered guidance on how to resolve this. Any help or similar experiences would be appreciated.
Airline lost luggage with wedding jewelry worth $15,000 — offering $300 compensation
Delta Airlines lost my checked bag on ATL to LAX flight. Bag contained wedding jewelry worth $15,000+ (wife's gold sets for our daughter's wedding). Delta offering $300 per bag maximum compensation citing 'Montreal Convention limits'. Bag has been missing 3 weeks.
Bus driver was on phone during accident — 12 passengers injured, operator silent
State transport bus accident on NH-48 near Pune. Driver was on mobile phone — multiple passengers saw it. Bus hit a truck. 12 passengers injured including 3 children. Bus operator MSRTC has not contacted any victims. No insurance claims initiated.
RTO agent demanded ₹8,000 bribe for driving test — refused, failed despite perfect driving
Went for driving license test at RTO Pune. Agent outside said 'pay ₹8,000 for guaranteed pass'. I refused and took the test. Did everything perfectly — parallel parking, slope, 8-track. Still failed. Examiner didn't even sit in the car during my test. This is pure corruption.
Indian Railways cancelled train without notice — 48 hours before journey, no alternate
Train 12658 Chennai Central to Bangalore Cantonment cancelled 48 hours before journey. No SMS notification. Found out when I checked PNR status. Family of 5 including elderly parents. No alternate train available. Lost ₹4,200 in ticket cost plus ₹8,000 in hotel booking at destination.
Pothole caused motorcycle accident — broken leg, hospital bill ₹2,80,000
Hit a massive pothole on Old Madras Road, Bangalore at night. No warning signs, no barricading. Motorcycle flipped. Broken tibia, 2 weeks in hospital. Bill: ₹2,80,000. BBMP is responsible for road maintenance. I want them to pay my medical bills and bike repair (₹45,000).
Road construction blocked our only access road for 6 months — village cut off
PWD started road construction in our village near Nagpur. Only access road completely blocked for 6 months. No alternative route provided. Ambulances can't reach. School children walking 4km through fields. One elderly person died because ambulance couldn't reach in time.
Metro rail escalator malfunction injured my elderly mother — DMRC denies liability
My 68-year-old mother fell on a malfunctioning escalator at Rajiv Chowk Metro station. Escalator suddenly reversed direction. She fractured her hip. DMRC says 'use at your own risk'. Hospital bill: ₹3,50,000. She may never walk normally again. CCTV footage should show the malfunction.
Ryanair cancelled flight 3 hours before departure — no alternative, no hotel, no refund
Ryanair flight FR-2891 Dublin to Berlin cancelled 3 hours before departure. 180 passengers stranded. No alternative flights offered. No hotel. No food vouchers. App just shows 'flight cancelled'. Under EU261, we're entitled to €250-600 compensation PLUS accommodation.
Ola auto driver took 15km detour — charged ₹450 for a 3km ride
Booked Ola Auto in Hyderabad for a 3km ride from Madhapur to Gachibowli. Driver took completely wrong route through Kondapur, Hi-Tech City, and back. 3km ride became 15km. Charged ₹450 instead of expected ₹80. App shows 'fare calculated as per route taken'. Driver did this intentionally.
Parking lot damaged my car and refuses CCTV footage — scratch marks worth ₹35,000
Parked my car at Select City Walk mall, Saket. Came back to find deep scratches on both doors. Asked mall management for CCTV — refused. Security says 'we're not responsible for vehicle damage'. But their parking ticket says nothing about liability exclusion. Repair estimate: ₹35,000.
Auto rickshaw meter tampered — charging double fare in Mumbai
Auto rickshaw in Andheri, Mumbai charged ₹340 for a 5km ride. Normal fare should be ₹80-90. Meter was clearly tampered — numbers jumping twice as fast. Took photo of registration number MH-02-QA-4567. When confronted, driver became aggressive and threatened me.