19-Year-Old Rapido Driver Arrested for Molesting and Robbing Female Passenger in Thane District

Dec 16, 2025 12:45 am CST

A 19-year-old Rapido bike taxi driver was arrested in Thane district near Mumbai after allegedly molesting a 26-year-old female passenger and stealing Rs 1,000 from her purse. The incident has prompted the Maharashtra transport department to question ride-hailing services about regulatory compliance and passenger safety measures.