Delhi Woman Assaulted During Uber Ride: Safety Concerns Highlight Gap in Passenger Protection

Nov 27, 2025 12:06 pm CST

A Delhi woman's routine Uber trip to a doctor's appointment turned violent when the driver physically assaulted her by twisting her arm. Despite contacting both Uber Safety and Delhi Police, Bharati Chaturvedi received inadequate assistance until her social media post went viral. The incident raises critical questions about passenger safety protocols, emergency response systems, and corporate accountability in ride-sharing services, with Chaturvedi concluding that women's safety in such platforms remains "a privilege and not a guarantee."