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 video on Instagram surfaces showing Hindi-speaking passengers being charged higher fares than Kannada-speaking passengers by auto rickshaw drivers in Bengaluru, demonstrating linguistic discrimination.

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,