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The short exchange, posted on Reddit, struck a chord with thousands of city residents who have dealt with similar last-minute surprises and tense conversations with app-based drivers.

Users noted that such exchanges are becoming increasingly common as drivers and passengers navigate heavy traffic, delays and increasing frustration on both sides. (Image: Reddit)

A simple cab booking in Bengaluru turned into another viral moment after a passenger’s usual question “Are you coming?” The message prompted an unexpectedly blunt response from the driver, “This is not a plane.” The driver canceled the trip shortly after. The short exchange, posted on Reddit, struck a chord with thousands of city residents who have dealt with similar last-minute surprises and tense conversations with app-based drivers.

The passenger later clarified that the text was nothing unusual. They always sent a quick confirmation before the driver arrived at the pickup point. The idea was simple Avoid last minute scrambling, avoid guessing and thus avoid wasting time.

But the response they received this time seemed strangely personal even though it was just a few words. The tone was sharp, and the cancellation was made immediately. The mismatch between the polite question and the defensive response left the passenger confused.

How to turn simple text into critical?

According to the passenger, the message was intended for a quick check-in only. The intense response and immediate cancellation left them confused but enjoyed enough to post it online. Users noted that such exchanges are becoming increasingly common as drivers and passengers navigate heavy traffic, delays and increasing frustration on both sides.

The thread was soon filled with similar stories. on reddit, RThis post struck a chord, not because it was extreme, but because the exchange seemed like something that could happen to almost anyone who relies on taxis in the city. With another Reddit user commenting, “One time I was in the same situation. I called an Uber driver like on the app, it looked like the car wasn’t moving. I called him and he said in a harsh tone ‘I’m coming, this isn’t a helicopter.’ I replied ‘Oh thank God, I thought I booked a helicopter.'”

Meanwhile, in contrast to such tense exchanges, there is another recent incident involving an Uber driver who reminded people that not every act of kindness turns into a bad ride. A woman from Mumbai, traveling to Bengaluru, found herself hungry, exhausted and emotionally exhausted late at night. She just finished a Exhausting He shot and had a flight to catch her. Over the phone, she is He was REling Friend how She was hungry and that tHe is a driver It looks like you have hearing And MMoments later, the taxi stopped.

woman Presumably it was a quick break But to her surprise The driver returned with sandwiches, and gently explained that he had gone out to buy food because he “felt bad” when he heard she was hungry. He even sought out vegetarian options while considering her preferences. the womanclearly moving, He shared a video on Instagram saying:You will always be with me,” which means. You will never forget this gesture.

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The passenger later clarified that the text was nothing unusual. They always sent a quick confirmation before the driver arrived at the pickup point. The idea was simple Avoid last minute scrambling, avoid guessing and thus avoid wasting time.

But the response they received this time seemed strangely personal even though it was just a few words. The tone was sharp, and the cancellation was made immediately. The mismatch between the polite question and the defensive response left the passenger confused.

My Uber driver is not in a good mood
byu/hariprasadrangan inBengaluru

How to turn simple text into critical?

According to the passenger, the message was intended for a quick check-in only. The intense response and immediate cancellation left them confused but enjoyed enough to post it online. Users noted that such exchanges are becoming increasingly common as drivers and passengers navigate heavy traffic, delays and increasing frustration on both sides.

The thread was soon filled with similar stories. On reddit, RThis post struck a chord, not because it was extreme, but because the exchange seemed like something that could happen to almost anyone who relies on taxis in the city. With another Reddit user commenting, “One time I was in the same situation. I called an Uber driver like on the app, it looked like the car wasn’t moving. I called him and he said in a harsh tone ‘I’m coming, this isn’t a helicopter.’ I replied ‘Oh thank God, I thought I booked a helicopter.'”

Meanwhile, in contrast to such tense exchanges, there is another recent incident involving an Uber driver who reminded people that not every act of kindness turns into a bad ride. A woman from Mumbai, traveling to Bengaluru, found herself hungry, exhausted and emotionally exhausted late at night. She just finished a Exhausting He shot and had a flight to catch her. Over the phone, she is He was REling Friend how She was hungry and that tHe is a driver It looks like you have hearing And MMoments later, the taxi stopped.

woman Presumably it was a quick break But to her surprise The driver returned with sandwiches, and gently explained that he had gone out to buy food because he “felt bad” when he heard she was hungry. He even sought out vegetarian options while considering her preferences. the womanclearly moving, He shared a video on Instagram saying:You will always be with me,” which means. You will never forget this gesture.

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