Archive · 16 Aug 2026
UP Teen Accuses Rapido Rider of Sexual Harassment; Company Responds
A teenager was riding on the back of a bike taxi in Uttar Pradesh, India.
He said the driver touched him in a way that made him feel scared and uncomfortable.
The teenager is 17 years old.
He moved the driver's hand away, but he said the driver then tried to touch his leg and thigh.
The teenager recorded the incident on video and shared it on Instagram.
He tagged the Rapido company so they would see it.
Many people saw the video and supported him.
Rapido said it was sorry and that the driver is no longer allowed to use their app.
The teenager thanked Rapido for acting quickly.
People are now talking about how to keep passengers safe on ride-hailing services.
A 17-year-old in Uttar Pradesh accused a Rapido bike taxi driver of sexually harassing him during a ride.
The teen shared an Instagram video showing him removing the driver's hand and tagged Rapido's official account.
The driver allegedly reached toward the rider, who moved the hand away, and then tried to touch his leg and thigh.
After an investigation, Rapido apologized and said the driver, called a 'captain,' had been permanently barred from the platform.
The incident sparked online discussions about passenger safety and how ride-hailing platforms handle such allegations.
- Who
- A 17-year-old teenager who alleged he was sexually harassed by a Rapido bike taxi driver
- What
- The teen accused the driver of inappropriate touching during the ride; Rapido investigated and permanently barred the driver
- When
- The exact date of the incident is not specified in the articles
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh (UP), India
- Why
- The driver allegedly touched the teenager's leg and thigh during the ride, prompting the complaint, online backlash, and Rapido's action
- Age of complainant
- 17 years old
- Service involved
- Rapido bike taxi
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh (UP)
- Allegation
- Sexual harassment during a bike ride
- Evidence shared
- Instagram video tagging @rapidoapp
- Company response
- Driver permanently barred from the platform
- Police complaint status
- Not specified in the articles
- Public discussion
- Passenger safety and driver accountability