Bengaluru Cab Driver Arrested for Assaulting College Student After Toll Route Dispute

Oct 25, 2025 02:07 pm CST

A 31-year-old cab driver from Kerala was arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly assaulting a 19-year-old female college student following an argument about skipping the toll route to the airport. The incident occurred on October 20 when the driver, reportedly under the influence of alcohol, avoided the toll road despite the passenger having paid for it, leading to a confrontation that escalated to physical assault.