Car driver slaps woman for cancelling ride, Ola takes action – Watch viral video News24 –

A Bengaluru woman was slapped by a motorist after she cancelled a ride booked through Ola. The incident happened in broad daylight and was caught on camera, sparking outrage on social media. The driver, identified as R Muthuraj, was arrested by the Bengaluru Police after the video went viral. The video has since been viewed over 66,500 times, with many people demanding that the driver’s licence be revoked and stricter action be taken.

A heated argument over the cancellation of a trip

The woman had initially booked a car through Ola but cancelled the ride and opted for another car when her friend’s car arrived first. The driver of the cancelled ride followed her, furious over the cancellation. The situation quickly escalated and a violent argument broke out. The video of the altercation shows the woman repeatedly asking the driver, “Aap chilla kyu rahe ho?” (Why are you shouting?), to which the driver angrily replies, “Galti se kaise hota hai?” (How is this wrong?). The driver again questions her about the cancellation, asking, “Tera baap deta hain kya gas ke paise?” (Is your father paying for the petrol?).

Motorist slaps woman in broad daylight in Bengaluru

As the argument escalated, the woman threatened to report the driver to the police. The driver, undeterred, challenged her to accompany him to the police station. When she suggested they go to another police station, the driver suddenly slapped her in front of other motorists. The woman managed to film the entire incident, which was later shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

Women’s safety is of the utmost importance. If this individual could assault two women in broad daylight simply because they had cancelled a ride due to an issue, one can only imagine the potential dangers he could pose in more isolated environments. The Bangalore City Police is… pic.twitter.com/FVikEPcoJH

– Karnataka Portfolio (@karnatakaportf) September 5, 2024

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Outrage on social media

The video sparked outrage, with many users demanding strict action against the driver. “How dare he! Cancel his license and throw him behind bars,” one user commented. Another user expressed his disgust, writing, “This is absolutely disgusting, CP Bengaluru. Please take immediate action.”

Many people noted that the driver’s frustration seemed to be related to the language barrier, as the woman was speaking in Hindi. “He seems more frustrated with the Hindi language,” wrote a third netizen. Another added, “Strict action should be taken against this person. How can he behave like this?”

Police and Ola intervene

Alok Kumar, Deputy Director General of Police for Traffic and Road Safety, criticised the driver’s actions, saying they are damaging the reputation of motorists. He assured that the authorities would take appropriate action. The Magadi traffic police arrested the driver and initiated legal action.

Ola also responded to the incident saying that the situation “seems quite alarming” and will be investigated thoroughly. The company assured that it is looking into the matter to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.

The driver of the car was apprehended by the Magadi traffic police. Action is being taken for the committed offense in accordance with the law. pic.twitter.com/YpHgql69Xf

— DCP West Bengaluru (@DCPWestBCP) September 5, 2024

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A woman’s account of the incident

The woman shared her side of the story on social media, explaining that she and her friend had initially booked two cars due to rush hour. When her car arrived first, her friend cancelled the second booking, angering the driver of the cancelled ride. Despite explaining the situation to the driver, he became increasingly aggressive and began insulting the women.

“The driver continued to verbally abuse us, asking if the car belonged to my father and making derogatory comments,” she wrote on X. “I started recording, which made him even angrier. When I mentioned that I would report him, he showed no fear of consequences and even slapped me when I resisted.”

The woman also alleged that the driver threatened further violence, saying he would hit her with his slippers. She demanded immediate action from Ola and the Bengaluru Police.

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