Overview

• An X user documented how he refused to pay cash after his autorickshaw driver declined UPI and marked the ride as paid on a ride-hailing app before daring him to leave
• Receipts show the driver had already registered the fare as settled on platforms like Uber and Ola, prompting the passenger to insist on a QR code or digital transfer
• The post by @ajayprabhun crossed one million views within 24 hours as users debated payment norms in India’s urban transit
• Most netizens condemned the passenger’s actions and underscored that cash remains legal tender and drivers are under no obligation to accept UPI
• Commenters advised riders to verify payment options before boarding, noting that autorickshaw bookings often default to cash on popular ride-hailing apps