Cigarette lit without asking in a moving cab, driver dropped passengers midway; Debate broke out on viral video

Cab Viral Video: Nowadays, many cab drivers use dual-channel dashcam or in-cabin cameras for their own and passengers’ safety. These cameras keep recording every activity that happens during the journey. One such video captured in a camera is becoming increasingly viral on social media these days.

In the video, a passenger lights a cigarette without taking permission from the cab driver. Seeing this the driver immediately objects and asks why he started smoking inside the cab without asking. After this an argument starts between the two and the atmosphere becomes tense.

A man lights a cigarette while sitting in a cab.

CAB DRIVER: Sir, did you ask me before lighting a cigarette? Smoking is not allowed in my car.

MAN: Why should I ask you? It’s not your car, it’s a taxi. You can’t just say smoking isn’t allowed 😳

DRIVER: I am canceling the… pic.twitter.com/INaDEp8zBS

— Lakshay Mehta (@lakshaymehta08) July 8, 2026

Lit a cigarette in the cab, then the driver stopped midway

It can be seen in the viral video that the passenger says that he does not need permission from anyone to light a cigarette. The driver clearly says that this is his personal vehicle and no one can smoke in his vehicle without permission.

As the argument escalates, the driver stops the car and asks both the passengers to get down from the cab. In the video, the driver also says that just by paying the fare no one becomes his owner and he is not anyone’s servant. After this both the passengers have to leave the cab midway.

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People supported the driver regarding this incident

This video has been shared on X by an account named @lakshaymehta08 and millions of people have seen it. Different opinions of people are coming forward regarding this incident on social media.

A large number of users supported the driver, saying that smoking in one’s private vehicle without permission is wrong and the passenger should follow etiquette. Many people wrote that booking a cab does not mean that the passenger will decide the rules of the vehicle.

At the same time, some users also raised questions on the habit of smokers. Overall, this viral video is sparking a new debate on social media regarding the behavior of passengers, personal boundaries and etiquette in cabs.