Overview

• A Bengaluru man flagged a scam involving airport taxi drivers using an app called Blumeter, designed to mimic Uber, to overcharge passengers by up to ₹1,000.
• The app allows drivers to fake trip starts and ends, showing inflated fares with added charges like GST, which are not legitimate.
• Passengers report being denied proper receipts, with drivers claiming billing systems are broken and promising invoices via email, which never arrive.
• The Blumeter app, available on the Google Play Store, allegedly lets drivers manipulate surge pricing to increase fares arbitrarily.
• Social media users have shared similar experiences, calling for authorities to investigate and mandate stricter regulations for airport taxis.