Bengaluru commuter's amusing Uber alert: 'Need help...?' as traffic stalls

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Commuters in Bengaluru, India, are accustomed to encountering peculiar situations when using taxi services. One recent incident involved a passenger receiving a notification from his Uber app that his vehicle had been stationary for a while, to which he responded with amusement, saying "this is not an emergency; this is Bengaluru traffic". Other incidents in the city have included a woman's Uber fare dropping from Rs 46 to Rs 6 after using a promo code and a resident finding his booked Rapido ride was being conducted by an engineer on a Royal Enfield motorcycle.

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Bengaluru, a bustling metropolis in southern India, has become synonymous with its unique cab travel experiences. Commuters often find themselves in peculiar situations, leaving them perplexed and amused.

In a recent incident, a gentleman using an Uber service in the city encountered an unexpected twist during his journey. As he navigated the city's infamous traffic, a notification from the ride-hailing app flashed on his screen. It read, "Need help? Your vehicle has been stationary for a while. Please let us know if everything is OK."

In response, the passenger took a screenshot of the notification and posted it on X (formerly Twitter), accompanied by a witty caption. He quipped, "Brother, this is not an emergency; this is Bengaluru traffic." The post did not disclose whether the traveler had booked an auto-rickshaw or a car for his commute.

This incident is just one among a series of amusing occurrences that Bengaluru's residents have encountered while using cab services in the city.

Not long ago, a woman shared her amusing experience with Uber. After applying a promo code, she noticed her cab fare plummet from Rs 46 to a mere Rs 6. The sudden fare reduction left her pondering whether there might be a glitch in the app.

Similar quirky incidents have unfolded with other ride-sharing applications as well. Another Bengaluru resident recently booked a ride with Rapido, only to discover that his designated rider arrived on a Royal Enfield motorcycle. To add to the surprise, the rider turned out to be an engineer, passionate about his two-wheeled adventures.

These episodes serve as a reminder that navigating Bengaluru's streets is not just about reaching one's destination but also about encountering the unexpected, making every commute a unique adventure.

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