Overview
- The Reddit user said multiple drivers quoted Rs 2,000–6,000 for a Hyderabad airport drop, with one allegedly demanding Rs 5,000.
- According to the post, drivers asked for extra beyond the app fare and cited route changes and possible delays to justify higher charges.
- The user wrote that he canceled attempts to book and ultimately asked a friend to drive him to the airport for a 7 am flight.
- The thread drew significant attention online, reported at over 124,000 views, with commenters calling it a scam and using the term “taxi mafia.”
- Advice shared included canceling and rebooking or using Uber, MMT, travel agencies, or the Pushpak airport bus, and coverage noted the claims remain unverified.