Tanya Sharma, a Delhi-based lawyer, experienced digital harassment after booking an Uber ride. An auto driver sent an inappropriate message, prompting her to cancel the ride and file a complaint. Despite initial dissatisfaction with Uber's response, public outcry led to the driver being banned. Sharma urges others to take such incidents seriously and raise awareness.
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