Bengaluru Woman Jumps from Moving Auto to Escape Drunk Driver
The driver, booked via the Namma Yatri app, ignored the passenger's requests to stop and veered off the intended route, prompting her to take drastic action for her safety.
- A 30-year-old woman in Bengaluru jumped from a moving auto-rickshaw after the driver, allegedly intoxicated, deviated from the agreed route and ignored her pleas to stop.
- The woman had booked the ride through the Namma Yatri app to travel from Horamavu to Thanisandra but noticed the driver heading toward Hebbal instead.
- Her husband, Azhar Khan, reported the incident on social media, highlighting the driver's erratic behavior and lack of responsiveness, which led to the drastic decision to jump out of the vehicle.
- The Bengaluru City Police responded to the social media post, initiating an inquiry, while Namma Yatri suspended the driver's account and offered further assistance to the victim.
- The incident has raised concerns about passenger safety and the lack of immediate customer support for ride-hailing services in emergencies.
Hindustan Times 
NDTV 
