The video opens to show two women attempting to hail autorickshaws across the city, with one speaking in Hindi and the other in Kannada.

One influencer spoke Hindi, representing the Hindi-speaking population in Bengaluru, while the other communicated in Kannada. Their interactions with the drivers revealed a persistent language-based discrimination that seems to exist in some parts of India.

A recent video showcasing two women testing fare charges by Bengaluru auto-rickshaw drivers based on the language spoken has sparked debate

An Instagram reel shows auto drivers in Bengaluru charging different fares based on language, sparking outrage among viewers.

A viral Instagram video highlights language-based discrimination faced by Hindi-speaking women while booking auto rickshaw rides in Bengaluru, showing Kannada speakers getting favorable treatment, such as lower charges and faster service.

One driver immediately rejected the Hindi-speaking woman when she asked if he would go to the HSR Layout. The man, however, accepted the same ride from the Kannada-speaking woman. Then, for Indiranagar,