"Ran For My Life": Woman Shares "Nightmarish" Experience With Ola Cab In Gurgaon
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To compound the terrifying experience, the passenger attempted to use the SOS button on the Ola app, but it did not work.
In a chilling account that has sparked widespread concern over passenger safety, a woman recently took to LinkedIn to share her traumatic experience with Ola Cabs during a ride to Gurgaon. The incident, which occurred on December 20 at approximately 1.30 pm, raises serious questions about the safety protocols and accountability of ride-hailing services in India, especially for women passengers.
The ordeal began after the cab crossed the toll plaza en route to Gurgaon. The driver inexplicably slowed down the vehicle, ignoring the passenger's repeated inquiries about the reason. Moments later, two men ahead of the cab signalled for the driver to pull over. To the passenger's shock and dismay, the driver complied without hesitation, parking the car on the side of the road as per their instructions.
Despite the passenger's urgent questioning about why the driver was obeying these strangers, she was met with silence. The situation escalated further when two additional men on bikes joined the scene, making it a total of five men, including the driver. This alarming development took place near the National Media Centre, a relatively deserted stretch of road with sparse traffic.
