A Singaporean vlogger shared a video on Instagram warning about four things to avoid when visiting Delhi. The post highlights her personal experiences, including being overcharged by a rickshaw driver and having trouble finding an Uber after arriving at night.
“Which tip do you find most useful?” asked Instagram user travelswithsyl. In the video, the vlogger recounts how, upon arriving at Delhi airport late at night and unable to find an Uber, she opted for a pre-paid taxi. The driver, however, took her to the wrong location and charged an additional Rs. 200. The video further details her troubles exploring Delhi, including an unsettling encounter with a rickshaw driver who misused her phone number.
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The video, which has garnered over 2.2 million views, details other issues she faced while exploring the city.
Social Media Reactions:
“Things to avoid in Delhi – Delhi,” one user commented sarcastically.
Another asked, “Why would you give your number to a random person?”
A third user remarked, “Delhi is a land of scam. Avoid it.”
A fourth expressed embarrassment, saying, “Seeing reels like this is really embarrassing being an Indian.”
A fifth advised, “I live in Delhi. Always use Uber. Anything else is just unsafe.”