India, June 18 -- As complaints mount over rising auto fares in Bengaluru, a woman's criticism of the tipping feature on ride-hailing apps has ignited a broader conversation on social media about fair pricing, user experience, and accessibility.

In a viral post on X, a user named Dwija expressed her frustration with the practice of tipping auto drivers just to get a ride accepted. "Bengaluru auto booking apps, I am very sorry to say but the tipping feature has to be the worst feature on your apps," she wrote. "It's like bribing the drivers to accept your request. And honestly, tipping should be based on a good experience-not used to get one."

Dwija's post struck a chord with many users but also triggered a range of reactions, with some ...