Bengaluru Airport Taxi Drivers Accused of Using Fake Uber App to Overcharge Passengers

Passengers report being scammed by drivers using a replica app to inflate fares and avoid issuing proper receipts.

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.