Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Uber Charges Rs 118 for 100-Foot Ride
A man named The Kaipullai accidentally booked an Uber ride from a metro station to the same metro station, which was only 100 feet away.
The driver noticed the mistake and canceled the ride.
However, the Uber app initially showed a fare of Rs 160 and then revised it to Rs 118.
This story went viral on social media, with people discussing how ride-hailing platforms calculate fares.
Some users suggested that the base fare covers the driver's time and fuel, even for very short distances.
Uber has not responded to requests for comment.
A user accidentally booked an Uber ride from a metro station to the same station, covering only 100 feet.
The driver noticed the mistake and canceled the ride, but the app initially showed a fare of Rs 160 and then revised it to Rs 118.
The incident went viral on social media, sparking discussions about how ride-hailing platforms calculate fares.
Some users suggested that the base fare covers the driver's time and fuel, even for minimal distances.
Uber has not responded to requests for comment on the incident.
- Who
- The Kaipullai, an Uber user
- What
- A viral post about an unusually short Uber ride
- When
- January 6, 2026
- Where
- At a metro station
- Why
- The user accidentally selected the same metro station as the destination
- Distance Traveled
- 100 feet
- Initial Fare
- Rs 160
- Revised Fare
- Rs 118
- Platform
- Uber
- User
- The Kaipullai
