A Hyderabad resident was left stunned when a cab driver allegedly demanded Rs 5,000 for a ride to the airport, several times higher than the fare shown on the app. The incident has reignited public frustration over skyrocketing cab fares and driver misconduct during early morning hours.

‘Driver Asked for Extra Cash or Would Cancel’

The passenger shared his experience on Reddit, explaining that he booked a cab around 4 am for a 7 am flight. Soon after the booking was accepted, the driver called and claimed there were 'issues with the route,' demanding an additional cash payment. When the passenger refused to pay beyond the app fare, the driver allegedly insisted on Rs 5,000 for the trip.

Frustrated, the man said he faced similar demands from other cab drivers too, with quotes ranging fro

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