Metro Services Halted Between Nagasandra and Peenya, Autorickshaw Drivers Overcharge Commuters
Regular metro users have expressed their frustration, reporting that autorickshaw drivers are demanding as much as ₹200 for short distances that would normally cost much less.
Bengaluru, August 30 – Commuters are facing significant inconvenience due to the suspension of metro services between Nagasandra and Peenya, with autorickshaw drivers reportedly taking advantage of the situation by overcharging passengers. Regular metro users have expressed their frustration, reporting that autorickshaw drivers are demanding as much as ₹200 for short distances that would normally cost much less.
The disruption in metro services has left many office-goers and travelers stranded, forcing them to rely on alternative modes of transportation. However, commuters have complained that autorickshaw drivers are exploiting the situation by refusing to negotiate fares and demanding exorbitant amounts, leaving them with few options.
One frustrated commuter shared, "The minimum fare from Nagasandra to Peenya is reasonable, but these drivers are asking for ₹200! They don't even allow any bargaining—it feels like daylight robbery."
With buses taking significantly longer to cover the same distance, commuters are left in a tough spot, struggling to reach their destinations on time. The ongoing metro disruption is causing widespread inconvenience, with no immediate resolution in sight.