Archive · 26 Jul 2025
App Cab Driver Arrested for Assaulting Woman Over Fare in Salt Lake
A woman in Salt Lake had a bad experience with an app cab.
She was picked up by a car that didn't match the app's details.
During the ride, the driver wanted to take her to a different place unless she paid extra.
When she refused and paid the correct fare, the driver asked for more money.
She refused, and the driver allegedly hurt and kicked her.
People nearby helped her and called the police.
The driver was arrested and is now facing charges.
A woman was allegedly harassed and kicked by an app cab driver in Salt Lake.
The incident occurred after she refused to pay an extra ₹40.
The driver reportedly tried to drop her at a different location initially.
The woman paid the original fare of ₹160 online but was asked for an additional ₹40.
The driver was arrested on charges of assault and harassment following the woman's complaint.
- Who
- A woman in her 20s and an app cab driver
- What
- A woman was allegedly harassed and assaulted by an app cab driver over a fare dispute.
- When
- Thursday evening
- Where
- Salt Lake, near DF Block, Sector I
- Why
- The incident occurred because the driver demanded an extra ₹40, which the woman refused to pay.
- Location
- Salt Lake, Kolkata
- Incident
- Assault and harassment
- Victim
- Woman in her 20s
- Suspect
- App cab driver
- Fare Dispute
- ₹40
- Arrest
- Driver arrested on Thursday