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Video Shows Cab Driver Refusing AC, Citing Passenger’s Sweater and Cap

Newsrooms caution that the short, user-shared clip has not been independently verified.

Overview

  • The clip captures a dispute in which the driver declines to turn on the air conditioner after pointing to the passenger’s warm clothing.
  • The passenger appears to begin filing an in-app complaint as the driver says he will keep a recording of the encounter.
  • Posts credited to X user Nehra Ji and Facebook’s Tricity Cab Association helped the video surpass 200,000 views.
  • Online reactions contend that AC usage is included in fares and that passengers can request it, with others raising air-quality and cost concerns.
  • Hindustan Times notes a verification disclaimer on the user-generated content, and the reports cite no response from ride-hailing platforms.