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Gurgaon woman charged Rs 800 for 7-km auto ride in rain
Astha Goyal, a Gurgaon resident, alleged that an auto-rickshaw driver demanded Rs 800 for a seven-kilometre ride during heavy rain. She shared her experience on social media, calling the fare excessive for…
The Story in Brief
Astha Goyal, a Gurgaon resident, alleged that an auto-rickshaw driver demanded Rs 800 for a seven-kilometre ride during heavy rain. She shared her experience on social media, calling the fare excessive for the distance. Indiatvnews.com reports that commuters often struggle with autorickshaw availability and pricing in bad weather, but this amount shocked her.
The Indian Opinion
Blaming auto drivers alone overlooks the reality of surge pricing in bad weather when demand spikes. But Rs 800 for seven kilometres is plainly extortionate, not market adjustment. The real test is whether Gurgaon's transport authority caps fares during rain or leaves commuters to such whims. Will the victim lodge a formal complaint, or will this remain a viral outrage with no action?
Source: indiatvnews.com
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