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American Woman Claims Uber Driver Forced Her Out Mid-Ride Over Toll in Bengaluru
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News18•06-10-2026, 12:20
American Woman Claims Uber Driver Forced Her Out Mid-Ride Over Toll in Bengaluru
- •Dana Marie, an American expat living in India, shared her unsettling Uber experience in Bengaluru on Instagram.
- •She stated the driver demanded extra money for a toll a few minutes into the trip and told her to get out at a busy intersection when she refused.
- •Marie claimed the driver cussed at her before she exited the vehicle and waited 10 minutes for a replacement cab.
- •After confirming with Uber support that the toll was included in her fare, she reported the driver and highlighted the safety risks.
- •Social media users reacted strongly, with many sharing similar experiences of cab and auto drivers demanding extra charges.
Key Questions Answered
An American woman named Dana Marie claimed that an Uber driver asked her to get out of the car in the middle of a busy intersection after complaining that the fare was insufficient to cover a toll charge, and she alleged that he cussed at her.
No, she refused to pay extra, stating that the toll was already included in the fare and that she had used the same route previously without drivers asking for additional charges.
She waited about 10 minutes for a replacement cab in an area where she felt uncomfortable, and the new driver safely took her home without requesting any extra fare.
