Bangalore’s auto-rickshaw and cab scene is a research in distinction — the place decades-old habits conflict with app-driven comfort. With practically 1.94 lakh autos as of 2019, the town leans closely on these three-wheelers for brief hops, but struggles with persistent points like meter refusal and overcharging.
Already in 2024, over 3,000 complaints of extra fare have been recorded. Campaigns like “Meter Jam” replicate commuter fatigue, urging a boycott of autos to demand accountability. In the meantime, ride-hailing apps like Ola and Uber provide structured pricing and ease however deliver their very own set of troubles — surge pricing, service inconsistency, and regulatory friction.
A Reddit person lately stirred a spirited debate by sharing a revealing comparability between commuting in Bangalore and Hyderabad — significantly within the tech corridors of Cyberabad.
“Simply obtained again from a few weeks in Hyderabad (particularly Cyberabad), and I am actually nonetheless processing the stark distinction in my ride-hailing experiences,” the publish started. “I took over 15+ Uber Go rides and 10+ auto rides… and I used to be genuinely blown away by just a few issues that I really feel are persistently missing right here in Bengaluru.”
One main distinction? Air-conditioning. “AC ON by default in Uber Go! Significantly, in each single Uber Go trip I took in Cyberabad, the AC was already switched ON after I obtained in… the cab drivers had been usually extra well mannered {and professional},” the person famous, calling it a far cry from Bengaluru, the place riders typically should “negotiate” for primary comforts.
Brief-distance auto rides had been one other nice shock. “In Hyderabad, I might simply guide autos for brief distances (₹40-₹50) by means of Uber. It was fast, handy, and the drivers accepted with none fuss,” the person stated, contrasting it with the frequent refusals and inflated charges widespread in Bangalore.
Clarifying that the publish wasn’t about city-bashing, they wrote, “I’ve had good experiences too. However the consistency and the extent of service I skilled in Cyberabad had been so noticeably completely different that I felt compelled to share.”
The publish shortly went viral, prompting others to echo related sentiments.
One person recalled a ₹10 trip in a sharing auto in Hyderabad, amazed on the affordability: “After I handed him a 50 rupee notice, he gave again 40… I learnt later that I obtained right into a sharing auto, and I used to be simply fortunate to be the one passenger.”
One other highlighted systemic points in Bangalore: “1). Bengaluru has a robust auto foyer. They oppose any pro-public advantages… 2). Bengaluru has dangerous walkability… 3). Share autos is a superb function… 4). Bike taxis had been superior in Hyderabad too… Why the fuck is it that solely Bengaluru has to cease them!?”
A 3rd chimed in with their each day battle: “Getting an auto for 40-50 rs is nearly unimaginable in Bangalore… I’ve to generally pay 20-30 further on Rapido and NY to get a reserving for 100.”
