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Rapido Suspends Driver After Bengaluru Rider Alleges Fake App Inflated Fare

The viral complaint highlights how look‑alike interfaces can route trips outside the official platform, leaving no record for disputes or refunds.

Overview

  • Meenal Goel said her app showed Rs 532 for a ride from Bengaluru’s airport while the driver displayed Rs 650 on a look‑alike app.
  • She wrote that, when pressed, the driver admitted using a counterfeit interface that mimicked Rapido’s design.
  • Goel reported the official Rapido app showed no trip record, blocking any in‑app complaint or refund request for the payment.
  • Rapido apologised, said it investigated the case, and confirmed the captain’s account has been suspended.
  • The post drew similar accounts from other riders, including in Mumbai, with one user saying a refund was issued only to an in‑app wallet.