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Uber reacts to driver’s ‘Don’t call me bhaya’ notice on seat’s headrest

Uber reacted to a viral picture showing a very specific notice written on the back of a seat's headrest.

Updated on: Sep 30, 2022, 13:25:08 IST
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A picture of a note written on the back of an Uber car seat recently went viral. The funny note left people chuckling and prompted many to share various comments. And now, the tweet has received a comment from the company itself.

Uber's reply to ‘Don’t call me bhaya’ note on headrest may leave you chuckling. (Unsplash)
Uber's reply to ‘Don’t call me bhaya’ note on headrest may leave you chuckling. (Unsplash)

Business journalist Sohini M posted the picture on her Twitter handle. She tagged Uber India and tweeted a few laughing out loud emoticons. The image shows a few words written on the back of the headrest. “Don’t call me chaya and uncle,” it reads.

While reacting to the post, Uber shared the alternative that one can use to avoid the situation described in the note. “When in doubt, check the name on the app,” they wrote.

Take a look at the posts:

The post has received over 3,100 likes and counting. The share has also accumulated tons of comments from people. “After all, respecting humanity (every individual) should be the goal…irrespective of profession and position,” posted a Twitter user. “That's how you set some boundaries,” expressed another along with a clapping emoticon. “I usually address them by their name+ji ..always works,” commented a third. “I usually car Sir,” wrote a fourth.

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    Trisha Sengupta

    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More