YouTuber Anisha Dixit shared a video of her disturbing encounter with Ola.
A video posted by famous YouTuber Anisha Dixit has sparked outrage online, raising concerns about a possible scam targeting passengers using ride-hailing app Ola.
In the video, Anisha explains how the Ola driver she booked from Bandra started crying helplessly as soon as she got into the car. The driver had recently lost his father, claimed to have been robbed, and expressed suicidal thoughts multiple times during the ride. Despite trying to comfort him, his erratic behavior caused Anisha discomfort and suspicion.
When Anisha requested a short stop to make an emergency call, the driver sped away, leading Anisha to believe it might be a scam to extort money. She shared her video on Instagram to raise awareness, suspecting it was a new tactic used by unscrupulous drivers.
Watch the video here:
Following her post, others have shared similar encounters with the same driver, suggesting a potentially recurring pattern. Several influencers and content creators also reported similar experiences.
After the video went viral, Anisha received a call from Ola informing her that her driver had been fired. She also revealed in a follow-up video that the driver had faced multiple complaints since 2021, suggesting the “scam” may have been going on for a long time.
The incident sparked outrage online, with many criticizing the driver’s actions and calling for stricter measures from Ola to prevent similar incidents. The incident also raises concerns about the safety and security of passengers using ride-hailing services.
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