A Rapido bike taxi driver allegedly assaulted a woman passenger in Bengaluru’s Jayanagar after she objected to his rash driving, police said on Monday. The incident, which occurred three days ago, gained widespread attention after a video of the assault went viral on social media on Monday.
According to police, the woman confronted the driver over his dangerous riding near a footwear showroom, leading to a heated argument that quickly escalated. In the video, reportedly shot by a bystander, the driver can be seen slapping the woman with such force that she falls to the ground.
Several onlookers can be seen in the footage, but none intervened to stop the assault. Police sources said the woman was initially reluctant to approach authorities but later agreed to file a formal complaint after being persuaded. The identity of the accused driver has been established, and an investigation is underway to trace and apprehend him.