From salary judgments to unsolicited advice: A commuter shares her bizarre experience on a short autorickshaw ride
🚗 What Happened During the Ride?
Aditi Ganvir recently shared her ordeal on LinkedIn: her autorickshaw ride was stopped one kilometre before her office, and the driver refused to go any further, citing personal inconvenience.
In her post, she noted:
“Madam, itna dur nahi jaa sakta (I cannot go that far)”
The incident sparked an unexpected turn when the driver began questioning her career decision, allegedly asking:
“Itni door kyun job liya?” (“Why did you take a job so far away?”)
He even went as far as calculating her salary aloud and expressed regret at accepting the ride in the first place.
🗣️ Commuter’s Takeaway
Aditi reflected on the episode by saying:
“Sometimes, your journey will inconvenience others—and they may leave you midway. That’s okay. Just give a 1‑star rating and move on.”
Her post has since gone viral, bringing widespread attention to the everyday challenges of autorickshaw travel in India.
💬 Public Response: Viral Reactions
Users across social media found humor and frustration in the situation:
- “18 km of dedication, 1 km of unsolicited life advice.”
- “When podcasters become impromptu life coaches for auto passengers.”
- “They’ll question your job, but would they drop their own sister or daughter off halfway?”
🙄 Is This a Common Occurrence?
Unfortunately, yes. Earlier incidents include:
🔹 A ride in Bengaluru where the autorickshaw driver slowed down mid-highway in order to scroll an actress’s Instagram feed while still commuting a paying passenger.
The commuter shared on Reddit:
“He came across a Sreeleela post and slowed down to explore her profile in the middle of the road.”
🧐 Why This Story Resonates
- Shows power imbalance between daily commuters and ride drivers.
- Underlines the lack of professionalism in some autorickshaw services.
- Raises concerns over respect for customers, especially women.
- Explains why many commuters rely on rating systems and ride-share alternatives.
✅ Takeaway
Aditi’s experience serves as a reminder that everyday journeys don’t just test patience—but also tolerance for unsolicited opinions. In India’s crowded streets, even a short ride can become an unexpected lesson on public manners.
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