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Bengaluru Woman Alleges Harassment by Rapido Bike-Taxi Driver; Police, Rapido Begin Probe

The Instagram post prompted official responses from police and Rapido.

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.