Delhi Woman Harassed by Rapido Driver

Rapido Driver Harasses Delhi Woman, Sparks Safety Concerns

A disturbing incident involving a Rapido driver harassing a woman in Delhi has come to light, raising serious concerns about women’s safety while using ride-hailing services. The incident, shared on Reddit by the woman under the username ‘aloogobhi’, has quickly gained attention and sparked outrage among users.

Unwanted Advances and Privacy Breach

The woman booked a Rapido ride and was initially dropped off at the correct location. However, the driver began asking personal questions while she was making the payment. Initially, she engaged in polite small talk, but the conversation quickly turned uncomfortable when the driver commented on her appearance and marital status. He also insisted she not call him ‘bhaiya’ and asked for her social media details. Sensing the discomfort, the woman made an excuse about not using social media and left quickly.

The ordeal didn’t end there. The following day, the driver called her multiple times and sent messages on WhatsApp, breaching her privacy. The woman shared a screenshot of the messages in her viral post, expressing her distress over the invasion of privacy. “Hey everyone I booked a ride from Rapido yesterday This guy dropped me off on my location and started asking me personal questions when I was paying him I don’t feel bad about any small talk so I started talking Then this guy said something along the lines of “aap itne young aur sundar ho fir mangetar kyu” I brushed it off and in nervous laughter said thank you bhaiya to which he said “please bhaiya mat bolo aur ho sake to apne socials share krdo” I lied that I don’t use social media and just ran away,” she said on Reddit.

Complaint Filed and Driver Banned

The woman filed a formal complaint with Rapido’s customer support team. The company assured her that they investigated the matter and banned the driver from the platform. This incident highlights the importance of safety measures and background checks for drivers in the ride-hailing industry. It also underscores the need for greater awareness and vigilance among passengers.

Public Outrage and Calls for Safety

The incident sparked outrage and concern on social media, with many users expressing their support for the woman and calling for stricter safety protocols for ride-hailing services. Users emphasized the need for enhanced background checks for drivers and improved safety features within the apps. One user wrote, “Good to hear that you are safe and sound. And also that they took action against him.” Another commented, “Hey Hope you are Safe and Sound. Please do inform your dear ones and share the live location to them before you start the ride. And please do avoid bike taxis as it is unsafe because I have felt at times these drivers keep jumping signals at times and they don’t properly check the roads before crossing. Go for a shared Auto/Cab if you can. If not please rely on Public Transport. Kudos to the Rapido team for taking Strict Action.”

This incident serves as a reminder of the [[safety]] risks women face while using ride-hailing services and emphasizes the need for continuous improvements to ensure passenger safety.

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