Overview
- A viral Reddit post describes a Rapido ride from Kempegowda Airport T2 to Jakkur showing ₹598 in the official app while the driver presented ₹758 on his phone.
- The passenger said the driver was using a counterfeit app called TownRide that mimics Rapido’s interface and lets users manually change the fare.
- The rider refused the higher amount and paid only the figure in the official Rapido app after noting his trip still showed as active on his device.
- Other users shared similar experiences involving Uber and Ola, suggesting the tactic may extend beyond a single platform.
- Media reports note these are user-generated claims that have not been independently verified, and LiveMint says it has contacted Rapido for comment.