'Kannada Nahi Aata Toh Baat Mat Karo…' Says Auto Driver to Passenger After Auto Fare Fight Turns Ugly in Bengaluru, Video Goes Viral

Over the past few months, Bengaluru has witnessed a rise in fare disputes among commuters, often intensified by language barriers across the city. A recent viral video on social media captures one such heated incident — an argument over an auto fare that quickly escalates.

In the viral video, the driver demands a fare significantly higher than what the ride app shows, responding with aggressive language when the passenger objects.

Fare Dispute Escalates Language Clash

A viral video posted by Ghar Ke Kalesh, a popular meme and news page on X, shows an auto driver and passenger clashing over the fare. The caption of the post read “Kalesh b/w Auto anna and Lady over Some Auto fare issues, Bengaluru KA.” The clip captures the autowala speaking rudely to the girl after she points at the app fare. 

Kalesh b/w Auto anna and Lady over Some Auto fare issues, Bengaluru KA
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— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) June 7, 2025

She says on the call, he said ₹296 while the driver demanded ₹390 for the same short ride. The autowala shouts, "Kannada nhi ata to baat mat karo," to silence her protest immediately. 

Undeterred, the girl records the heated exchange and warns, "Yeh, social media mei jayega, I can understand, okay, whatever you are saying." This tense encounter highlights rising disputes and language tensions in urban commutes daily.

Commuters Caught in Cultural Tensions

Bengaluru's diverse population often faces cultural tensions during daily local commutes by auto services regularly. Also, many non-Kannada speakers often struggle daily to communicate accurate fare details with local drivers.

Moreover, some drivers directly show off their language pride as leverage during any disputes with passengers. As a result, commuters feel anxious about-facing bias while travelling in public autos. In this instance, the viral video reflects deeper cultural and language friction in Bengaluru streets.

Viral Video Sparks Online Debate

Netizens flooded social media after the viral video surfaced online and started strongly heated debates. One commenter, empathizing with both sides, wrote, "he is saying he is illiterate and the prices of quarter has gone up, so have mercy on kannadiga and pay more. why don't northies tip the poor kannadiga people big time, gandhi sabka baap hai, paisa fek tamasha dekh." 

Another, recalling past injustices, remarked, "Pehle to ulte sidhe fare manage aur jb inki pol khol do kannada m gana gane lounge. Gajab log ho bhai manna parega.” One viewer lamented Bangalore's decline, observing: "Suddenly Bengaluru seems to have become the worst city in India. stampede, language row, road rage, what's suddenly gone wrong for the silicon valley of India?" 

Others warned against rising violence, noting, "Auto aana's have become more violent these days....." These diverse reactions show how a single viral video can ignite heated discussions. This reveals deep frustrations over fare hikes, cultural divides, safety concerns, and calls for accountability. 

The viral video highlights a growing issue of fare disputes and language tension in Bengaluru. Passengers and drivers must seek respectful communication habits to avoid further conflicts on city roads.

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