Viral video: ‘Rapido driver’ approaches woman at night to offer ride; Instagram user shares, ‘What honestly shocked me…’
Siddhi shared a warning on Instagram after encountering a man falsely claiming to be a Rapido driver. She emphasised the importance of verifying drivers through official apps to ensure safety and urged women to be cautious of unverified approaches.
On 9 August, a woman named Siddhi shared a startling warning on Instagram after a man approached her at night near Charminar in Hyderabad, offering her a ride on a Rapido bike. The video, which has garnered nearly 5 million views, shows her recording the encounter. Siddhi, who was waiting for an auto around 9 PM, immediately started filming when the man claimed to be a Rapido driver.
She noticed he had no registration number for his vehicle, a red flag. Further investigation revealed he was attempting to download the official Rapido app, prompting her to ask for his official driver ID. Instead, he downloaded the app himself, confirming her suspicion. Siddhi, who trusts the app due to its safety measures, explained that she never takes Rapido bikes and prefers booked autos or cabs.
She expressed shock at the man's confidence in approaching her unprompted and urged women to always verify drivers through official apps, not to enter vehicles from unverified approaches. While not blaming Rapido, she emphasized trusting her instincts and hoping her story prevents similar incidents. Rapido responded, praising Siddhi's trust in her instincts and reminding users to verify details through the app, especially when approached by someone claiming to be a captain without a booking.
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