Published: June 3, 2026 • 4:17 PM IST · Updated: June 3, 2026 • 6:18 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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A Mumbai-based content creator has claimed that she was physically assaulted by an Uber driver after refusing to pay an additional Rs 40 in cash during a ride from Mahalaxmi to Nerul.
The incident, which she detailed in a three-part video on Instagram, has sparked outrage online and prompted a response from Uber India.
The woman, identified as Shivanii, claimed the dispute began when the driver demanded an extra Rs 40 for toll charges over and above the fare shown on the app.
According to her, the fare displayed on Uber was Rs 501, and she questioned why she was being asked to make an additional cash payment outside the platform.
What began as a disagreement over the fare soon escalated into a frightening confrontation.