Pushes and the Bangalore cabin scene are a study in contrast – where old decades habits come up against the convenience focused on applications. With nearly 1.94 Lakh cars in 2019, the city relies strongly on these three wheels for a short hop, but fights against persistent problems such as the meter’s refusal and overload.
Already in 2024, more than 3,000 complaints of excess tariffs were recorded. Campaigns like “Meter Jam” reflect the fatigue of shuttles, urging a boycott of cars to demand responsibility. Meanwhile, hiking apps like Ola and Uber offer structured prices and ease, but provide their own set of problems – overvoltage pricing, service inconsistency and regulatory friction.
A Reddit user recently aroused a fiery debate by sharing a revealing comparison between trips to Bangalore and Hyderabad – in particular in the technological corridors of Cyberabad.
“I just returned from a few weeks to Hyderabad (especially Cyberabad), and I honestly treat the striking difference in my carpooling experiences,” started the position. “I took more than 15+ Uber Go rides and more than 10 automotive rides … and I was really blown away by a few things which, in my opinion, are constantly missing here in Bengaluru.”
A major contrast? Air conditioning. “AC on default in Uber Go! Seriously, in each Uber Go Ride that I took in Cyberabad, AC has already been activated when I entered … Taxi drivers were generally more polite and professional,” noted the user, calling him far from Bengaluru, where horsemen had to “negotiate” for basic comfort.
Another pleasant surprise. “In Hyderabad, I could easily book cars over short distances (40 to 50 ₹) via Uber. It was fast, practical, and drivers accepted without any history,” said the user, contrasting with frequent refusals and inflated rates in Bangalore.
Placing that the post did not talk about the city, they wrote: “I also had good experiences. But the consistency and the level of service I experienced in Cyberabad were so significantly different that I felt forced to share. ”
The position quickly became viral, encouraging others to echo similar feelings.
A user recalled a 10 ₹ tour of a Hyderabad sharing car, surprised by affordability: “When I gave him a note of 50 rupees, he returned 40 … I learned later that I started in a sharing car and I was lucky to be the only passenger.”
Another systemic problem highlighted in Bangalore: “1). Bengaluru has a strong automatic lobby. They oppose all the pro-public advantages … 2). Bengaluru has a bad walk … 3). Sharing Autos is a great characteristic … 4). Bike taxis were great in Hyderabad too … why fuck only Bengaluru must stop them!
A third sounded with their daily struggle: “Obtaining a car for 40-50 RS is almost impossible in Bangalore … I sometimes have to pay an additional 20-30 on Rapido and NY to obtain a reservation for 100.”
