Viral Video: Rapido Rider Slaps Woman, Says ‘Go Back To Your Country’
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In a shocking incident that has gripped Bengaluru’s attention, a Rapido bike taxi ride took a disturbing turn on June 14 in the Jayanagar area when a female passenger was allegedly slapped by the rider after she confronted him for rash driving and jumping a traffic light. The heated moment, captured on camera, quickly went viral—igniting public fury across social media platforms.
According to reports, the woman, concerned by the rider’s dangerous manoeuvres, questioned his reckless behaviour during the ride. This triggered a verbal spat that escalated when the rider, identified as Suhas, allegedly assaulted her. Jayanagar police have confirmed that an investigation is underway, and a non-cognizable report has already been filed. Authorities are now considering converting it into a formal FIR following the video's circulation online.
The rider, meanwhile, has defended his actions, stating that the passenger insisted he stop in the middle of the road. "She kept asking me to stop while I was in the middle of the road. I explained that someone would hit us from behind if we stopped there," Suhas claimed. He also admitted to telling her to “go back to your country,” but later clarified that he meant to refer to her home state, not another nation, citing his limited English skills.
Suhas further alleged that the woman verbally abused him, questioned his education, and even grabbed his collar during the argument. “She abused me and asked if I was educated or not… She continued to be rude to me… I asked her about the payment, but she kept abusing me. She grabbed my collar. I told her she doesn’t have the right to get physical, she then hit me twice with a tiffin box, that’s when I hit her back,” he said, defending his response.
Interestingly, this isn’t the first incident to raise concerns about women’s safety in Bengaluru’s app-based taxi services. Just two months ago, in April, another woman shared a harrowing late-night Ola ride experience on X (formerly Twitter). She described how a driver made her feel unsafe by staring, playing loud music, and tapping his thighs while singing along—creating an atmosphere of intimidation.
Both incidents have once again thrown the spotlight on rider-passenger safety and the urgent need for better protocols in ride-hailing services, especially for women. While investigations continue, the bigger question remains: how safe are app-based rides in India’s tech capital?
According to reports, the woman, concerned by the rider’s dangerous manoeuvres, questioned his reckless behaviour during the ride. This triggered a verbal spat that escalated when the rider, identified as Suhas, allegedly assaulted her. Jayanagar police have confirmed that an investigation is underway, and a non-cognizable report has already been filed. Authorities are now considering converting it into a formal FIR following the video's circulation online.
The rider, meanwhile, has defended his actions, stating that the passenger insisted he stop in the middle of the road. "She kept asking me to stop while I was in the middle of the road. I explained that someone would hit us from behind if we stopped there," Suhas claimed. He also admitted to telling her to “go back to your country,” but later clarified that he meant to refer to her home state, not another nation, citing his limited English skills.
Suhas further alleged that the woman verbally abused him, questioned his education, and even grabbed his collar during the argument. “She abused me and asked if I was educated or not… She continued to be rude to me… I asked her about the payment, but she kept abusing me. She grabbed my collar. I told her she doesn’t have the right to get physical, she then hit me twice with a tiffin box, that’s when I hit her back,” he said, defending his response.
Interestingly, this isn’t the first incident to raise concerns about women’s safety in Bengaluru’s app-based taxi services. Just two months ago, in April, another woman shared a harrowing late-night Ola ride experience on X (formerly Twitter). She described how a driver made her feel unsafe by staring, playing loud music, and tapping his thighs while singing along—creating an atmosphere of intimidation.
Both incidents have once again thrown the spotlight on rider-passenger safety and the urgent need for better protocols in ride-hailing services, especially for women. While investigations continue, the bigger question remains: how safe are app-based rides in India’s tech capital?
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