Imagine booking a simple ride home, only to have it become a nightmare when her Rapido driver allegedly harassed her in the middle of the ride. A young woman in Bengaluru encountered every commuter’s worst nightmare. However, a brief period of panic swiftly gave way to a strong surge of public indignation.
Her courageous choice to capture and post the video online quickly went viral and resulted in the driver’s arrest, demonstrating once more that digital voices may bring about justice in the real world.
An arrest has been made for the 28-year-old Rapido driver who harassed a woman in Bengaluru after she requested a ride from Church Street to Sudhamanagar. The accused, Lokesh, has been recognized, and he resides in Ullal’s Muniyappa Layout.
The incident was made public after the woman posted about it on social media. She is currently training to work as cabin crew for an airline.
A Woman’s Post Describes Her Horrific Experience
“Bhaiya kya kar rhe ho, mat karo..”⚠️🚨
A woman alleged harassment by a Rapido driver in Bengaluru after she booked a ride. She alleged that driver was grabbing her leg while riding. She posted on Instagram;
⚠️ Trigger warning: Harassment Today, 06.11.2025, in Bengaluru… pic.twitter.com/rDLITAcjgv
— Suraj Kumar Bauddh (@SurajKrBauddh) November 8, 2025
In a detailed social media post, the woman, who is preparing for a position as cabin crew with an airline, explained the occurrence. “I couldn’t even process it, much less record it, because it happened so quickly. I told him, ‘Bhaiya, kya kar rahe ho, mat karo,’ but he didn’t stop when he did it again,” she wrote.
She claims that a bystander saw her suffering and stepped in to help. “A good-hearted individual in the area saw what had happened and inquired. He confronted the captain when I told him. The captain apologized and promised not to do it again, but as he was leaving, he pointed his finger at me in a way that made me feel even more unsafe,” she continued.
Response Of Rapido
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Quick Reaction, Guaranteed Action — Rapido addressed the matter in an official statement on X after the video went viral on social media. “Learning about the captain’s improper behavior on your most recent ride worries us. Our first priority continues to be your comfort and safety. Please give us some time so we can thoroughly investigate the issue,” the company stated.
According to police officials, an investigation is in progress, and if the accusations are validated, strict action will be taken.
Viral Video Leads To Swift Action And Driver’s Arrest
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The incident is an important reminder of how one person’s bravery and collective awareness may lead to significant change. Both the platform and the authorities acted swiftly in response to the video’s enormous reach, demonstrating that safety cannot be compromised and that justice can move swiftly offline when voices come together online.
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