Rs 155 for 2.7km in cab: App travel cost soars as drivers go scarce in Kolkata

On Friday, commuters were hit with steep increases in app-cab fares due to a city-wide halt in public transport for Vishwakarma Puja. With many drivers opting to stay home, there was a noticeable shortage of available cabs, prompting prices to surge. As a result, some passengers found themselves paying double the usual rates for even the shortest of trips.