Next time you’re complaining about plane tickets, you might want to check your taxi bill instead. A social media post went viral after a user from Delhi pointed out that a flight ticket from the national capital to Leh was cheaper than a taxi ride from Gurugram to Greater Noida.
A user – Aaraynsh – shared screenshots to prove his point, showing that the SpiceJet flight from Delhi to Leh was priced ₹1,540, while an Uber ride for a cross-city commute quoted a fare of ₹1,952.61.
“Today a flight from Delhi to Ladakh is cheaper than a cab from Gurgaon to Greater Noida,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter), sparking a heated online debate.
While many users expressed frustration at increasingly steep taxi fares in the NCR – especially during peak hours – some pointed out that it is currently the off-season for Ladakh, which could be why the fare seemed unusually low.
A user quipped, “Because Delhi to leh – 2 hours, Gurgaon to GN – 3.5 hours.”
“Sometimes Delhi is to Leh. ₹15,000 tickets. Abhi may be less as Leh has sub-zero temperatures and no water in winter. So no one goes there in winter,” wrote another user.
A third user asked: “Imagine airplanes being more affordable than taxis. Is this progress or a joke?”
Why are taxi prices rising so high?
Several factors are contributing to the increase in fares, especially in metro cities like Delhi-NCR:
- High demand during rush hour or extreme weather pushes prices up.
- Cab aggregators like Uber and Ola use dynamic pricing to balance supply and demand.
- Rising fuel costs and longer distance intercity routes are also key contributors.
From memes to real affordability concerns, the conversation continues to highlight a growing sentiment among commuters: road travel in the NCR is getting more expensive — sometimes more than hopping on a plane.
