Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Rapido Driver Accused of Sending Obscene Messages in Mumbai
A woman in Mumbai was allegedly sent very rude and inappropriate messages by her Rapido bike-taxi driver after her ride.
Her friend made a video about it, showing the messages and saying that the driver's name didn't match on the Rapido app and Truecaller.
The friend said they tried to complain to Rapido and the police, but didn't get much help.
They even shared the driver's number publicly, which some people are worried about.
After the video went viral, the Mumbai Police asked for more details to take action.
A Rapido bike-taxi driver in Mumbai allegedly sent obscene messages to a female passenger after her ride.
The passenger's friend shared a video detailing the incident, showing a mismatch in the driver's name on Rapido and Truecaller.
The friend claimed that complaints to Rapido and the police were not effectively addressed.
The driver's phone number was shared publicly in the video, raising concerns about vigilantism.
Mumbai Police responded publicly, requesting more details via direct message for further action.
- Who
- A Rapido bike-taxi driver and a female passenger
- What
- Alleged sexual harassment through obscene messages
- When
- Around 4 am, specific date not mentioned
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- Driver allegedly sent inappropriate messages after the ride
- Incident Location
- Mumbai
- Complaint Lodged
- Yes, with Rapido and authorities
- Driver's Name on Rapido
- Ravi Singh
- Driver's Name on Truecaller
- Akbar
- Police Response
- Requested details via direct message
- Platform Response
- Generic acknowledgment message
- Vigilantism Concern
- Driver's number shared publicly