Sayanora Philip shares her experience after the Uber driver was attacked by auto drivers.
There are reports from many parts of the state about auto and taxi drivers trying to attack cab drivers from private firms like Ola and Uber. The auto drivers have strictly opposed these cab drivers for operating near their stands.
Popular playback singer Sayanora Philip had to undergo such a horrific incident in Ernakulam today. She shared the experience with her followers using the Facebook Live option.
Sayanora was travelling from Kannur to Ernakulam in the Malabar Express. She reached the Ernakulam North station early morning at around 3.30 AM.
Normally she hires some taxi drivers from the station itself who charge way too much for a small distance, so this time around she checked for an Uber cab online.
The driver, Hameed was waiting for Sayanora at the station entrance. After she boarded the cab, a group of auto drivers pulled out Hameed and they soon engaged in a scuffle. They arrogated Sayanora to get out of the car.
The auto drivers claimed that private cab drivers should not enter the railway station premises and besieged both of them. The issue was settled only after Sayanora shouted at them.
The singer through the video, said that it was a terrifying experience for a woman travelling alone at night. She requested the officials to look into the matter for enabling safety to women passengers who travel alone. Sayanora was of the popular opinion that Uber was much more affordable and safer than autos or other taxis.
This issue between auto drivers and Ola/Uber cab drivers have been a long standing issue that needs a immediate settlement before things turn worse.
