₹700 fare for 10 km ride sparks Bengaluru taxi debate

A viral post showing a ₹700-plus taxi fare for a short Bengaluru ride has reignited concerns over surge pricing and app-based cab services. Commuters shared experiences of high fares, ride cancellations, and poor service, while others defended dynamic pricing as a supply-demand issue. The debate has renewed calls for fare regulation and better protections for passengers.