Archive · 29 Oct 2025
Woman Recounts Traumatic Hyderabad Airport Cab Experience
A young woman felt very unsafe after a bad experience at the Hyderabad airport.
She decided not to take a regular app-based taxi, hoping to get a ride faster and cheaper with a local driver.
The driver promised a shared ride for less money, but then picked up more people and drove in different directions.
When the woman wanted to get out early and pay for just her part of the trip, the driver refused to give her luggage back and became very rude.
She had to call the police and get help from auto drivers to finally get her bags after paying more money than she thought was fair.
She said she never felt so unsafe before and wants the airport and police to do more to protect travelers.
A 25-year-old woman reported a 'traumatic' experience with a local cab driver at Hyderabad Airport.
She was approached by an unofficial cab operator who offered a shared ride for Rs 900, less than the app-based fare.
The driver picked up additional passengers and deviated from the woman's intended route, leading to a scam realization.
When the woman attempted to pay only for her portion of the journey, the driver refused to release her luggage and became aggressive.
The woman eventually paid Rs 500 under duress, with the help of auto drivers, and reported the incident, calling for stricter action against such exploitative practices.
- Who
- A 25-year-old woman traveling alone
- What
- Experienced intimidation, overcharging, and withholding of luggage by a local cab driver after opting for a ride outside the official app-based services at Hyderabad Airport.
- When
- Around 8 PM on October 29, 2025
- Where
- Hyderabad Airport and surrounding areas
- Why
- The woman sought to avoid official app-based cabs (Uber/Ola/Rapido) for a potentially quicker and cheaper ride, leading to an exploitative encounter with unofficial local cab operators.
Traveler's Decision
Advice from Online Users
Choosing a Cab
Traveler's Decision
The woman opted for a local cab operator believing it would be quicker and cheaper than app-based services.
Advice from Online Users
Online users strongly advise against using unofficial cabs at airports, recommending sticking exclusively to app-based services like Uber or Ola for safety and fair pricing.
Cost vs. Safety
Traveler's Decision
The woman initially sought a slightly cheaper fare, but the experience turned into an exploitative situation.
Advice from Online Users
Users emphasize that saving money on airport rides is not worth compromising personal safety and suggest that official services, even if slightly more expensive, are the reliable choice.
Airport Safety Measures
Traveler's Decision
The woman felt the airport and local authorities need to take stricter action against such unsafe and exploitative behavior.
Advice from Online Users
Many users agreed that such scams are common at airports and advise travelers to be wary and always use pre-booked or app-based services from designated stands, avoiding direct dealings with unofficial drivers.
- Passenger Age
- 25-year-old woman
- Location
- Hyderabad Airport
- Incident Date
- October 29, 2025
- Reported Issue
- Intimidation, overcharging, luggage withholding
- App-based Cab Fare Estimate
- Rs 1250
- Local Cab Fare Charged
- Rs 900 (initially offered), Rs 1500 (charged to another passenger)
- Final Payment Made
- Rs 500 (under duress)
