Dehradun woman alleges Rapido driver abused, left her stranded in rain over dispute

A woman from Dehradun alleged that a Rapido driver left her and a friend on the roadside in heavy rain after a disagreement. The video prompted a response from Rapido and renewed concerns over women's safety in ride-hailing services.Dehradun woman alleges Rapido driver abused, left her stranded in rain over dispute (Photos: @jnvchoudhary/Instagram)A woman from Dehradun alleged that a Rapido driver abandoned her and her friend on the roadside during heavy rain after a disagreement over the route, forcing them to find another way home late at night.The incident was shared by Instagram user Janvi Choudhary, a content creator from Dehradun, who posted a video recounting what she described as one of her worst travel experiences.In the video, Choudhary was seen recording herself while standing on the roadside in the rain. She claimed that the driver dropped her and her male friend midway through the journey at around 8:30 pm and left without completing the ride.Panning the camera on herself, she said, "It is raining so heavily, and this man left me in the middle of the road and drove away. He said he would take another route, the one behind the hills, but that route was not even showing on the Rapido app. It is so frustrating that he left me here at 8:30 at night." Choudhary also said that the driver had used abusive language during the argument and refused to continue the trip. According to her, being stranded on the roadside during bad weather delayed her journey significantly, and she eventually reached home around 10 pm.Sharing the video, she wrote, "Literally the worst experience I've ever had." Watch the video here:The clip quickly garnered attention online, prompting a response from Rapido in the comments section. The company wrote, "This is completely unacceptable, and the safety and dignity of our customers are our highest priorities. Janvi, we want to investigate this on priority."The incident also triggered a discussion among social media users about safety concerns, particularly for women using ride-hailing services.Several people described the driver's behaviour as unacceptable and criticised the service. Some users shared personal experiences and said women should remain cautious while travelling alone at night, while others urged the company to investigate the matter thoroughly and take appropriate action if the allegations were found to be true.Many also pointed out that being left stranded during heavy rain, especially after dark, could have posed a serious safety risk.- EndsPublished By: Yashna TalwarPublished On: Jul 25, 2026 09:57 IST