Uber bans woman named 'Swastika' due to her name
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Uber, the globally recognized ride-hailing and food delivery platform, recently faced controversy for banning an Australian user named Swastika Chandra. As per New York Post, the ban was implemented due to the unfortunate association of her name with the symbol used by Adolf Hitler's Nazi Party. Despite her name's Sanskrit origin, translating to 'good luck,' Uber's system flagged it as inappropriate. Some media reports claim she has been prohibited from using Uber services since October 2023.