Overview
- A rider traveling from Church Street to her paying-guest accommodation on November 6 alleged the driver tried to grab her legs and later shared video and screenshots.
- Bengaluru City Police publicly asked her to provide the location and her contact details to facilitate an investigation.
- Rapido said it was concerned about the captain’s conduct, opened an inquiry, and pledged suitable action following a detailed review.
- One outlet reported that Wilson Garden Police registered an FIR and booked a driver identified as Lokesh, a claim not widely corroborated by other reports.
- The woman later posted that police and Rapido reviewed footage and were assisting her, as the case fueled renewed calls for stronger safety and vetting on app-based bike taxis.