Disturbing Cab Ride: Delhi Man Assaulted in Front of Child by Ola Driver in Terrifying Ordeal

In a shocking incident that has sparked widespread outrage and concern, Kiran Verma, the founder of Simply Blood, shared a distressing experience on LinkedIn involving an Ola cab driver in Delhi, the post has garnered over 6500 views and a thousand comments.

Here is what happened, Verma, who was in the capital for a medical break during his 21,000 km walk for blood donation awareness, encountered an alarming situation that not only endangered his safety but also left his young son traumatized.

A Cab Ride Gone Wrong

The ordeal began when Verma, accompanied by his six-year-old son, booked an Ola cab to pick someone up from the airport. Contrary to expectations, the ride quickly turned sour when the driver demanded the trip be canceled and paid for in cash. Despite Verma’s refusal, the driver reluctantly started the journey, only to deviate from the intended route under the guise of avoiding traffic.

Things escalated rapidly when the driver demanded extra payment, resorting to shouting when Verma refused. The confrontation scared Verma’s son, prompting a decision to exit the vehicle for their safety. Verma’s attempts to resolve the situation through the Ola helpline and police intervention were met with further aggression from the driver, culminating in Verma being physically assaulted in front of his son.

Community Response and Corporate Inaction

The incident has ignited a conversation about passenger safety and the responsibilities of ride-hailing services. Despite Verma’s immediate complaint to Ola, the response was disappointingly swift and inadequate, with the complaint reportedly closed within an hour and no subsequent action taken against the driver.