Woman alleges Rapido driver grabbed her legs during ride
What's the story
A woman in Bengaluru has accused a Rapido bike taxi driver of sexual harassment during a ride on Thursday evening. The incident took place while she was returning to her paying guest accommodation from Church Street. The woman shared her experience in detail through a video on Instagram, which has since been disabled for comments.
Post details
Woman shared details of the incident
In her Instagram post, the woman wrote, "Trigger warning: Harassment - Today, 06.11.2025, in Bengaluru, I faced something I never thought I would." She explained that the driver tried to grab her legs while riding, and despite her protests of "Bhaiya kya kar rahe ho mat karo (What are you doing? Please stop)," he didn't stop. The woman was too frightened to ask him to stop the bike as she was unfamiliar with the area.
Online reaction
Women's safety in public transport questioned
The woman's post has sparked discussions online about women's safety in public transport. Many users have called for stricter background checks and accountability for drivers on ride-hailing platforms. The Bengaluru City Police have asked her to share more details of the incident, including location and contact information, to start an investigation.
Company response
Rapido responds to allegations
Rapido has also responded to the woman's allegations, expressing concern over the driver's alleged inappropriate conduct. They assured her that her safety and comfort are their top priorities and requested time to investigate the matter in detail. The incident has raised questions about safety measures in place for ride-hailing services and how they address complaints of this nature.