Bengaluru: A recent incident of harassment and assault shocked everyone in the IT hub of Karnataka when an auto driver chased a woman, molested and slapped her and tried snatching her phone because she cancelled the ride.
Peak hours, ride cancelled and…
As per the reports, the woman who suffered at the hands of the auto driver booked the auto via a ride-booking app on Tuesday. Because it was a peak hour time, she and her friend both tried booking an auto while leaving from workplace. When the ride her friend booked was confirmed and the driver arrived early, she cancelled her ride and they left together.
Auto driver loses cool
However, this step didn’t go well with her as the auto driver of the ride she cancelled chased her auto and started a verbal scuffle for her action. He didn’t only question her but penetrated the auto she was going by and molested her.
Yesterday I faced severe harassment and was physically assaulted by your auto driver in Bangalore after a simple ride cancellation. Despite reporting, your customer support has been unresponsive. Immediate action is needed! @Olacabs @ola_supports @BlrCityPolice pic.twitter.com/iTkXFKDMS7
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The video uploaded on social media shows how arrogantly he behaved with two women while they were on their way to home. In her defence, the woman can be heard saying that the drivers also do cancel the rides at times so her cancellation shouldn’t be that big issue.
The driver continues to shout at her and says, “Auto tumhare baap ka hai...” and tries snatching her phone as she records it. Meanwhile, people crossing nearby remained silent spectators as this incident took place.
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The ADG (Additional director general) of the transport department Alok Kumar said that an incident like this is unacceptable and defames the whole fraternity. The driver has been identified and arrested.
