A woman’s taxi ride in Mumbai sparked online discussion after she revealed that she was overcharged and later received unexpected advice from a local cab driver.
The incident, which she narrated on X (formerly
Twitter), unfolded during her journey from Crawford Market to Churchgate.
“I was at Crawford Market in Mumbai and needed a taxi to Churchgate, which was barely 7 minutes away. The driver quoted Rs 200, I negotiated it down to Rs 150, and he agreed without hesitation,” Mudrika Kavdia, Founder of homestory, wrote.
What Advice Did Mumbai Taxi Driver Give To The Woman?
It was only after reaching Churchgate that the driver pointed out the meter reading. The woman shared that he told her the actual fare was around Rs 110 and admitted that he had overcharged her.
Kavdia added that the driver went a step further, advising her to insist on metered rides in the future to avoid being overcharged again.
“When we reached, and I paid him, he suddenly said, “maine aapse Rs 30-40 extra he charge kiya hai and showed me the meter too, saying ki ye dekho meter pe 110 he aaya hai. Agli baar kahin bhi jaao toh meter se jaana. Aap naye ho yahan isliye bata raha hun. Take care of yourself,” Kavdia mentioned.
She described feeling “completely stunned,” saying, “This man literally admitted he overcharged me while simultaneously giving me genuine advice on how to avoid getting scammed in the future.”
“The honesty mixed with the hustle was the most Mumbai thing ever. But walked away somehow feeling like I’d just learned something valuable about this city and its people,” Kavdia concluded.
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I was at Crawford Market in Mumbai and needed a taxi to Churchgate, which was barely 7 minutes away. The driver quoted ₹200, I negotiated it down to ₹150, and he agreed without hesitation.
When we reached and I paid him, he suddenly said, “maine aapse ₹30-40 extra he charge…
— Mudrika (@MudrikaKavdia) January 27, 2026
How People Related To The Moment Online
Many social media users related to the experience with several sharing similar encounters from the city.
One user commented, “I appreciate the way Mumbaikars helped the tourist there. I have been to Mumbai almost 5 /6 times, and my experience was always good. In Delhi, everyone is there to fool you, but in Mumbai, they might overcharge you, but not that much, and many of them give genuine suggestions too.”
Another said, “Mumbai teaches you about life in weird ways!”
“Peak Mumbai. In any other city, they scam you and speed away. In Mumbai, they scam you, then give you a receipt, a tutorial on how to avoid the scam next time, and a blessing for your future. The most honest dishonesty I’ve ever heard of,” someone else remarked.
“That’s peak Mumbai energy. A little hustle, a little honesty, and a free life lesson bundled together. Only here would someone overcharge you, admit it, and still leave you feeling wiser instead of bitter,” a person added.
“Life lesson in Rs. 40. Not bad,” read another reaction.
Please send the taxi number.
— Mumbai Traffic Police (@MTPHereToHelp) January 27, 2026
Authorities Step In
The post also caught the attention of the Mumbai Traffic Police. The official account responded by asking the woman to share details of the taxi.
