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Bengaluru Woman's Frightening Uber Pickup
5 Aug
Summary
- Woman alone alleges drunk driver tried to enter apartment.
- Executive cited dying phone battery as pretext for entry.
- Uber India acknowledged the incident, promising investigation.
A woman in Bengaluru experienced a distressing encounter while booking an Uber parcel pickup. She recounted how the delivery executive, who she claims appeared intoxicated, sought to enter her apartment under various pretenses.
The executive initially offered to help pack a jacket, then requested to charge his phone inside, citing a low battery. When this was refused, he allegedly asked to use the balcony, which the woman also declined, feigning a friend's presence.
Growing suspicious, especially after noticing the phone's battery was not critically low, she involved apartment security. The executive reportedly persisted in asking for her personal number. Uber India has since stated that the behavior described is unacceptable and is investigating.
The incident has ignited discussions online regarding customer safety during parcel deliveries, with calls for improved measures.
