A simple cab booking in Bengaluru has turned into another viral moment after a commuter’s usual “are you coming?" message prompted an unexpectedly blunt reply from the driver, “This is not airplane." The driver cancelled the ride soon after. The short exchange, posted on Reddit, has struck a chord with thousands of city residents who’ve dealt with similar last-minute surprises and tense chats with app-based drivers.

The commuter later explained that the text was nothing unusual. They always sent a quick confirmation before the driver reached the pick-up point. The idea was simple- to avoid last-minute scrambles, avoid guessing and thereby to avoid wasting time.

But the reply they received this time felt oddly personal despite being only a handful of words. The tone was sharp, and the c

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