Bengaluru Rapido Driver Slaps Woman After Rash Driving Complaint

The woman, who reportedly works at a jewellery store, is said to have confronted the
rider over rash driving after getting off mid-ride.A video showing a Rapido bike taxi
driver assaulting a woman passenger in Bengaluru’s Jayanagar has gone viral on social
media. The woman, who reportedly works at a jewellery store, is said to have
confronted the rider over rash driving after getting off mid-ride. A video showing a
Rapido bike taxi driver assaulting a woman passenger in Bengaluru’s Jayanagar has
gone viral on social media. The woman, who reportedly works at a jewellery store, is
said to have confronted the rider over rash driving after getting off mid-ride.The
argument escalated as the two were unable to communicate. She spoke only English
while the rider spoke only Kannada. The situation worsened after the woman allegedly
refused to pay the fare and return the helmet. The driver was then seen slapping her,
causing her to fall to the ground. Police sources say that they urged the woman to file
an FIR, but she didn’t want to pursue the matter. A non-cognizable report has been
registered, and an investigation is underway.