Woman books flight from Pune to Bengaluru for ₹3,500, then pays 2,000 for Uber just to reach home

A woman’s post comparing the fare of her flight from Pune to Bengaluru to the fare of rides within the city has prompted chatter online.

Published on: Apr 2, 2024, 08:27:08 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Another day and yet another peak Bengaluru moment. This time, an X user claimed that the fare difference between her flight from Pune to Bengaluru and her Uber from Bengaluru airport to her home was just ₹1,500.

This image shows the screenshot that the woman shared, which shows ₹2,000 for an Uber cab she took from Bengaluru airport after coming from Pune. (X/@manasvisharmaaa)

X user Manasvi Sharma shared the post. “I booked a flight for ₹3.5k from Pune to Bangalore. And then, a cab for ₹2k from Bangalore airport to my home,” she wrote. She also tagged Uber India in her post. The X user wrapped up her tweet with a screenshot that shows the fare for different Uber services.

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The post was shared a day ago. Since then, it has accumulated more than 6.9 lakh views. The tweet has further collected nearly 5,900 likes. People posted varied comments while reacting to the share.

Here’s how X users reacted to the post:

“The audacity to write affordable,” posted an X user.

“And the worst part is, Uber Go drivers won’t even turn on the AC. They will say only Premier will have AC. Like kuch bhi,” shared another.

“Use the buses if you can,” suggested a third.

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“So, what? It takes less time to reach from Pune Airport to Bengaluru Airport than Bengaluru Airport to Bengaluru City,” chimed in a fourth.

“Try the buses. Otherwise, check with friends to see if they know a reliable driver for airport pick-ups and drop-offs. They'll charge less than ₹2K for sure,” advised a fifth.

“Commuting to and from Bangalore airport to the city is one of the worst commutes I have ever taken in my life! It takes a lifetime to get around,” wrote a sixth.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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