Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Mumbai taxi driver overcharges tourist
A tourist from the US named Argentina Ariano took a taxi in Mumbai from the airport to a nearby hotel.
The driver charged her Rs 18,000, which is a lot of money for such a short distance.
The tourist shared her experience on social media, saying the hotel was only 400 meters away.
The police arrested the driver, who is 50 years old.
The driver took the tourist on a longer route and then charged her a lot more than the actual fare.
The police are also looking for another person who might have been involved.
The driver's license might be canceled, and he could face legal action.
A US tourist, Argentina Ariano, was allegedly overcharged Rs 18,000 for a 400-meter taxi ride in Mumbai.
The tourist shared her experience on social media, stating the driver took her to an unknown location first.
The police arrested the taxi driver, Deshraj Yadav, and are searching for his accomplice.
The driver took the tourist on a 20-minute drive around Andheri East before dropping her off at the hotel.
A case has been registered against the driver under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and his driving license cancellation process has been initiated.
- Who
- Argentina Ariano (US tourist) and Deshraj Yadav (Mumbai taxi driver)
- What
- The taxi driver allegedly overcharged the tourist Rs 18,000 for a 400-meter ride
- When
- Recently, with the incident coming to light after the tourist posted about it on social media
- Where
- Between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and a five-star hotel near the airport in Mumbai
- Why
- The driver allegedly took the tourist on a longer route and charged an inflated fare
Tourist
Taxi Driver
Fare Charged
Tourist
The tourist was charged Rs 18,000 for a 400-meter ride, which is highly inflated.
Taxi Driver
The taxi driver charged Rs 18,000, claiming it was for a longer and more complex route.
Route Taken
Tourist
The tourist claims the driver took them to an unknown location first and then to the hotel, which was only 400 meters away.
Taxi Driver
The taxi driver claims he took the tourist on a 20-minute drive around Andheri East before dropping them off at the hotel.
- Passenger
- Argentina Ariano (US tourist)
- Route
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to a five-star hotel near the airport
- Quoted Fare
- Rs 18,000 ($200)
- Actual Distance
- 400 meters
- Taxi Number
- MH 01 BD 5405
- Driver's Name
- Deshraj Yadav
- Driver's Age
- 50 years
- Action Taken
- Arrested and case registered under BNS; driving license cancellation process initiated
Sources
‘I charged you extra’: Why a Mumbai taxi driver’s confession to a passenger is winning the internet
Scam on wheels: Mumbai cabbie charges tourist Rs 18,000 for 400-metre ride, held
Mumbai cabbie charges tourist Rs 18,000 for 400-m ride
Mumbai cab driver arrested for charging American woman Rs 18,000 for 400m
