Hyderabad Cab Driver’s Viral Note on Passenger Etiquette Sparks Online Debate
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2 SourcesHyderabad, India
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Hyderabad Cab Driver’s Viral Note on Passenger Etiquette Sparks Online Debate

A Hyderabad cab driver’s printed note outlining passenger etiquette has gone viral, sparking debate online. The note requests polite behavior, respect for the driver, and asks passengers not to negotiate fares or address the driver as "bhaiya." It also emphasizes safety, discourages speeding requests, and prohibits romantic behavior in the cab. Reactions online are mixed, with some questioning the rejection of common respectful terms, while others support the driver’s call for mutual respect and clear boundaries.

Political Bias
5%93%2%
Sentiment
50%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 3 May 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 5%● Center 93%● Right 2%

The articles present a neutral viewpoint focusing on a social interaction issue without political framing. They include perspectives from both supporters and critics of the driver’s note, reflecting a range of public opinions on respect and behavior norms. The coverage centers on cultural and social expectations rather than political ideologies.

Sentiment — Neutral (50/100)

The overall sentiment is mixed, capturing both criticism and support for the driver’s note. Some reactions express confusion or disagreement over the driver’s preferences, while others empathize with the driver’s desire for respect and order. The tone remains descriptive and balanced, avoiding emotional or sensational language.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
ndtvHyderabad Cab Driver's Note Listing Rules For Passengers Sparks DebateCenterNeutral
moneycontrol'Don't say bhaiya to us': Hyderabad cab driver's viral note to passengers sparks debate online- Moneycontrol.comCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

moneycontrol broke this story on 3 May, 05:09 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    moneycontrol3 May, 05:09 am
    'Don't say bhaiya to us': Hyderabad cab driver's viral note to passengers sparks debate online- Moneycontrol.com
  2. 2
    ndtv3 May, 08:03 am
    Hyderabad Cab Driver's Note Listing Rules For Passengers Sparks Debate

Lens Score breakdown

28/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Social
Location
Hyderabad, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
3 May 2026
Key entities
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