India, March 23 -- In a shocking incident that raises concerns about passenger safety in Bengaluru, an 18-year-old boy was harassed and extorted by a cab driver after he booked an airport taxi from Kempegowda International Airport to his PG accommodation in Yelahanka. Bengaluru Police are yet to respond to the matter, while airport authorities have acknowledged the incident and assured an internal inquiry.

Th ordeal took place around 2 AM on Saturday when the teenager, struggling to book a cab through app-based services like Ola, Uber, and Rapido, opted for an airport taxi instead. The driver initially agreed to the fare displayed on the Rapido app-approximately Rs.800-but soon after the journey began, things took a dark turn.

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