Man rides Uber cab in Noida and gets billed Rs 766 crore; here’s what Uber says

In a bizarre incident in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, a man who booked an Uber ride for Rs 62 was left confused when he received a jaw-dropping bill of Rs 766 crore. The incident came to light through a viral post on social media, which was shared on X by Ashish Mishra.

Details in the video

The post featured a video in which Deepak, a frequent Uber user, showed off the staggering amount of money he was charged for rides. In the video, Deepak revealed that the bill totaled Rs. 7,66,83,762, excluding Goods and Services Tax (GST). The bill details showed that the trip cost was Rs 1,67,74,647, the waiting time cost was Rs 5,99,09189 and the promotional discount was Rs 1,99,09189. 75 was deducted.

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Online reactions and humor

The astronomical bill sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with users expressing disbelief and amusement. Some have joked about the money, comparing it to the cost of a trip to Mars or even the budget of a Chandrayaan mission. Others joked about the lack of such huge sums of money even in corruption cases.

Amid the humor, comments highlighted the potential seriousness of the situation, with one user suggesting that the car driver might refuse to let the passenger leave until payment was made.

The incident highlights the importance of vigilance when using ride-hailing services, and the need for platforms like Uber to ensure their billing systems are accurate to avoid such alarming discrepancies.

As the viral video continues to circulate online, it serves as a warning to passengers to double-check the cost of their rides and for service providers to maintain transparency in their billing processes to prevent such disturbing incidents in the future. Shocking incident.

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