A recent allegation against a Rapido rider by a Delhi woman has sparked widespread discussion. She shared screenshots of unsolicited messages from the driver, raising concerns about safety for female passengers.
Woman Alleges Harassment by Rapido Driver
Rapido, a popular bike taxi service, is widely used for its affordability and convenience. However, instances of inappropriate behavior by riders have occasionally come to light. In a recent case, a woman took to social media to share her troubling experience, stating that the driver made her uncomfortable with personal remarks and later contacted her through WhatsApp.
She narrated her ordeal on Reddit, explaining:
“Hey everyone, I booked a ride from Rapido yesterday. This guy dropped me off at 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 (sic)”
However, things took an unsettling turn when the driver allegedly said, “Aap itne young aur sundar ho, fir mangetar kyu?” (You are so young and beautiful, why are you engaged?). The woman nervously laughed it off and addressed him as “bhaiya” (brother), to which he responded, “Please bhaiya mat bolo aur ho sake to apne socials share krdo.” (Don’t call me bhaiya, and if possible, share your social media handles). Feeling uncomfortable, she lied about not using social media and quickly left.
Driver Allegedly Contacted Her Repeatedly on WhatsApp
The next day, the woman received multiple calls and messages from the driver, violating her privacy. She shared a screenshot of the messages, saying,
“He called me dozens of times and texted as if breaching my personal privacy was completely normal.”
According to a report by Hindustan Times, these claims could not be independently verified. The media outlet reached out to Rapido for a response, but the company has yet to comment.
Rapido’s Response & Public Reaction
When asked whether she had reported the issue to Rapido, the woman stated:
“Do report this to the Rapido team as well with a screenshot of this”
“I tried, but they just said, ‘We’ll see what we can do.’”
The incident has triggered reactions from netizens, many sharing their own experiences.
One user commented:
“I’ve stopped using Rapido in Delhi altogether. Once, I was coming back home with a middle-aged driver, and he started deviating from the route to some weird and sketchy route. I had the maps app on and asked him where he was going, then he started stuttering that he couldn’t understand the route. The road that had to be taken was straightened. I’ve never felt more uncomfortable. Since then I stopped using Rapido altogether. I only use Uber now.”
Another expressed disappointment over the incident:
“As a man this is utter shameless behaviour. Really disappointed to see what women have to go through so commonly.”
A third user suggested safer alternatives:
sis dont use rapido, use uber or ola. in rapido when you call your driver or when the driver calls you they give your personal number, whereas in uber or ola the call is routed through company number and they cant see your number. also if u use upi make sure to change the default upi id to something else other than for eg. 999XXXXX@paytm they can get your number from there also ( also uber moto is a lot cheaper than rapido most of the times)
A Call for Safer Commutes
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about safety in app-based ride services. Rapido drivers must maintain professional conduct to ensure passenger security.
Have you ever faced a similar experience while using Rapido? Share your thoughts in the comments.
