US Edition‘Mat Karo’: Rapido Driver Tries to Grab Woman's Leg During Ride, She Shares Harrowing Experience
Bengaluru police registered an FIR and are investigating after a woman accused a Rapido rider of harassment during a ride, sparking calls for improved passenger safety.
- On Thursday around 4 pm, a woman passenger in Bengaluru alleged a Rapido bike taxi rider tried to grab her legs, and Wilson Garden Police booked the rider and registered an FIR.
- The woman said the rider tried to grab her legs while returning from Church Street to her PG accommodation and felt unable to stop because she was unfamiliar with the area, describing the ordeal on Instagram to raise awareness.
- She recorded part of the incident on video and then went directly to Wilson Garden Police to file an official complaint, while a bystander confronted the Rapido rider who apologized but made her feel unsafe.
- Officials said they are verifying CCTV footage and digital evidence and have sought detailed information from the complainant, while Rapido said it has launched an internal inquiry and is cooperating with authorities.
- The post quickly went viral, prompting widespread outrage and calls for stronger passenger safety mechanisms as the incident reignited debate over women passengers using ride-hailing platforms.
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A Rapido bike taxi rider in Bengaluru has been booked for allegedly trying to grab a woman passenger's legs during a ride. The incident, which occurred on Thursday afternoon, came to light after the woman shared her ordeal on Instagram and approached the police.
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