Bengaluru woman jumps from moving car as driver takes wrong route; Nama I wonder if you react

A 30-year-old woman had a close call in East Bengaluru on Thursday night when she jumped from a moving auto rickshaw. The accident occurred after she noticed that the driver was deviating from her designated route and heading towards an unknown location, ignoring her directions.

The incident occurred during a flight from Horamavu to Thanisandra, and was later shared on social media by the woman’s husband, Azhar Khan. Although no formal police complaint was filed, Khan brought the matter to the attention of the Bengaluru City Police through a post on X (formerly Twitter), alleging that the auto-rickshaw driver appeared to be under the influence of alcohol.

The woman had booked the trip through the Namma Yatri app but was upset when the driver deviated from the usual route and headed towards Hebbal. Despite her repeated inquiries, the driver remained unresponsive. According to Khan, the driver showed signs of intoxication, such as red eyes and erratic behavior.

“When the car reached Nagavara, the driver suddenly swerved into a flyover which was not part of the intended route,” Khan said. Times of India.

The woman sensed the potential danger and took decisive action. When the autorickshaw slowed down near the lower ramp of the flyover, she jumped out of the moving vehicle. Fortunately, she escaped unharmed.

After she got off, the driver approached her and tried to persuade her to return to the car, but she strongly refused. Instead, she completed payment for the trip online and arranged another car to continue her journey home safely.

“This raises a grave concern for women’s safety. If this happened to my wife at 9pm, think how many other women would face similar risks traveling late,” Khan told The Times of India.

The incident sparked discussion on social media and caught the attention of Nima Yatri. In a message to Khan, the flight booking platform replied: “Thank you for your time on the call, Azhar. Please send us a direct message for further assistance.”

The woman was initially reluctant to file a formal complaint for fear of retaliation. However, after Khan’s social media post received widespread attention, the Bengaluru Police contacted him.