Karnataka: Rapido Driver Asks Woman For Sex During Pickup Call, Company Removes Him
A disturbing incident in Karnataka has raised fresh concerns over women's safety after a woman accused a Rapido bike taxi driver of making sexually explicit remarks during a phone conversation. The woman alleged that when she contacted the driver to coordinate her pickup, he unexpectedly asked her for sexual favours instead of responding to her query. The woman subsequently posted a video…
In Karnataka, a woman has accused a Rapido bike taxi driver of making sexually explicit remarks during a phone conversation regarding her pickup. The incident, which has sparked concerns about women's safety, was detailed in a video where the woman recounted the disturbing exchange. The audio recording, shared in the video, shows the woman asking the driver if he had reached the pickup point, to which he allegedly responded that he had arrived earlier but left without informing her.
When she questioned why he hadn't called, the driver allegedly asked in the local language if sex was available. The woman later said the accused called to apologize for his remarks. Rapido, the ride-hailing platform, has condemned the incident, apologized to the woman, and removed the driver from their platform, emphasizing their zero-tolerance policy for misconduct. The company reiterated its commitment to ensuring passenger safety and comfort on their platform.
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