SOURCE :- SIASAT NEWS
Bengaluru: A woman in Bengaluru has alleged that a Rapido driver asked her for sexual favours when she called him to ask if he had arrived at the location.
In a video widely circulated on the social media platform X, the woman, whose identity remains unknown, shared a voice recording of the call.
In the purported recording, the driver states that he has arrived at the location, prompting the woman to ask why he didn’t notify her. “Shouldn’t you call when you arrive? If you leave without calling, how is that supposed to work?” she asks.
He responded inappropriately in Kannada by asking her to have sex.
The woman shared a screenshot of the driver’s details and his photo, identifying him as Prashanth Nayak Prashu, who was riding a Hero Splendor bearing the registration number KA45U3582.
She stressed that such actions tarnish the reputation of hard-working drivers on platforms such as Rapido and Uber, who rely on these services for their livelihood.
“Some people come from somewhere or are studying and can’t ask their parents for money, so they do Rapido and save small amounts. So, such people also face problems because of these individuals.
If one Rapido rider acts like this, it brings a bad name to all of Rapido,” she said.
The woman also cautioned female passengers to remain vigilant when booking rides on these platforms and to proceed only after ensuring the driver’s conduct is trustworthy. “Whoever is booking Rapido rides, please be careful and observe their tone of communication,” she said.
While Rapido has yet to issue a statement regarding the incident, the video has once again sparked a debate regarding women’s safety.
SOURCE : SIASAT
