Bengaluru Commuter Alleges Threats by Auto Drivers Over Rapido Booking

The incident highlights growing tensions between traditional auto drivers and app-based ride-hailing services, with police response under scrutiny for alleged bias.

A commuter in South Bengaluru claimed he was surrounded and threatened by a group of auto drivers after booking a Rapido bike ride outside a metro station.
The auto drivers allegedly issued violent threats, including 'We will cut your hand off,' and claimed impunity due to their local status.
The commuter admitted to making an inappropriate gesture toward the auto drivers, which he described as a mistake that escalated the confrontation.
Police arrived after the commuter called the emergency helpline but allegedly reprimanded him for his gesture rather than addressing the threats made by the auto drivers.
The incident follows a recent violent clash in Bengaluru's RR Nagar involving auto drivers, raising concerns about public safety and law enforcement accountability.