Driver Abruptly Leaves Female Passenger Stranded, Querying Her Decision to Work: 'Why...Did You Seek This Position...'
In an Indian city, a woman named Aditi Ganvir experienced an unsettling incident during her daily commute. While traveling in an autorickshaw, the driver made derogatory comments about her career choices and abruptly ended the ride midway to her office.
Aditi, who works some distance from her home, shared her experience on LinkedIn in a post titled, "Sometimes, your journey will be inconvenient for others and they will leave you in between. That's okay. Just rate them 1 star and move on." Her post has since gained viral attention, sparking widespread support and mockery of the driver's behaviour.
The driver, during the ride, calculated Aditi's salary and ranted about the distance she had to travel for work. He even questioned her choice of workplace, asking, "Itni door kyun job liya?" (Why did you take a job so far away?). The driver also stated, "Itna dur nahi jaa sakta" (I cannot go that far), before ending the ride prematurely.
Social media users have shown solidarity with Aditi, with one user comparing the autorickshaw driver's behaviour to that of a podcaster. Another user joked about the autorickshaw ride in India offering a "full-stack experience". A fourth user questioned the driver's behaviour towards customers, wondering if he would treat his own family the same way.
This incident is not an isolated case in India. Last month, another incident occurred in Bengaluru where an autorickshaw driver slowed down his vehicle to scroll through an actress' Instagram profile during a commute. The Reddit user who experienced this incident felt furious and helpless in the situation.
The incidents involving autorickshaw drivers in India have raised concerns about disrespectful and intrusive behaviour towards passengers. Passengers are advised to give poor ratings to such drivers and move on. Social media users have referred to these incidents humorously as "Mad Auto Fury Road," emphasizing that auto rides in India can sometimes be more than just transportation.
Despite the widespread attention and support for victims of such incidents, no broader statistical data or comprehensive surveys on the frequency of such incidents were found in the search results. However, this widely shared example indicates it is a recognized issue among passengers in Indian cities.
Aditi rated the autorickshaw driver one star after the incident, reflecting her dissatisfaction with his behaviour. The incident serves as a reminder for passengers to prioritize their safety and comfort, and not to tolerate such behaviour from drivers.
- In the health-and-wellness industry, workplace wellness initiatives often focus on physical health and financial wellbeing, but they could also include mental health support, as evidenced by Aditi's experience with the autorickshaw driver.
- The finance industry, particularly in India, could have a significant impact on the women's workforce by investing in solutions that ensure safer transportation, reducing incidents of disrespectful behavior towards passengers.
- The transportation sector, particularly the auto-rickshaw industry in Indian cities, could benefit from industry-wide training programs that emphasize customer service, respect, and professional conduct to improve the overall user experience beyond mere transportation.
