A video of a Rapido bike taxi driver slapping a woman in Bengaluru’s Jayanagar has emerged online and police have begun an investigation into the incident which occurred three days ago. The India Today report claims the situation began when the woman confronted the driver for alleged rash driving near a footwear showroom in the busy commercial area.
The video taken by a passerby has since gone viral on social media which shows the driver slapping the woman in the middle of a tussle causing her to fall on the ground. In the video multiple bystanders can be seen witnessing the assault, but no one appears to step in. The report said police added that the woman was initially hesitant to report the incident, but eventually persuaded to file a police complaint.
A #Rapido driver in Jayanagar, #Bengaluru, attacked a woman after she confronted him about reckless driving. He slapped her so hard that she fell to the ground. The police have initiated an investigation. pic.twitter.com/2bEcSH8QI9
— Ashish (@KP_Aashish) June 16, 2025
As per the article, an NCR (Non-Cognizable Report) was filed Immediately. Now that the video is going viral online, police officers have confirmed they are exploring the possibility of converting the report into an FIR.
Rapido Suspends Bike Taxi Services In Karnataka
The incident happens at a time when there is a ban on bike taxi services in Karnataka. This follows a Karnataka High Court ruling that upheld the government’s directions on pausing bike taxi services until a suitable regulatory framework was in place.
The ban has had a huge impact on app-based companies like Rapido, Ola, and Uber, which were providing two-wheeled rides to customers in cities such as Bengaluru.
Rapido, one of the leading players in this specific segment, has disabled the bike taxi service for users in Karnataka. The app now provides the bike parcel service with a message indicating the service was disabled.
“Starting June 16, 2025, our Bike Taxi services in Karnataka will be paused in compliance with recent High Court orders,” Rapido stated on its platform.
“While we deeply believe in the value bike taxis bring to daily commuters, we respect the law and will fully abide by the directive. We remain committed to the communities we serve and hopeful for a future where convenient, affordable mobility is accessible to all,” the message added.
