India, April 7 -- A commuter took to social media to allege harassment and intimidation by a group of auto drivers at a metro station after he chose to book a Rapido ride instead of taking an auto in Bengaluru. Sharing his experience in a Reddit post, the user described a tense and frightening encounter that quickly escalated into open threats and mob-like intimidation.

According to the post, as soon as he stepped out of the metro station and began booking a Rapido, an auto driver aggressively intervened, insisting him cancel the booking and ride with him instead. "Oi, book madbeda! Nane karkond hogtini, baa!" (Don't book, I'll take you), the driver allegedly said in a rowdy tone. The commuter ignored the demand and continued booking the...