Delhi woman alleges she was harassedduring Uber ride
New Delhi, Nov. 27 -- The founder of the Delhi-based environmental NGO Chintan was allegedly harassed and physically assaulted by her Uber driver while travelling from Vasant Vihar to a doctor's clinic in Sarvodaya Enclave.
The incident, which Bharati Chaturvedi detailed in a social media post and a subsequent email to the Delhi Police commissioner, involved the driver refusing to follow her route instructions, accelerating the vehicle against her will, and ultimately twisting her arm violently.The altercation began when the cab's pin stopped incorrectly near Essex Farms. Chaturvedi requested the driver go to her actual destination.
"He agreed at first but within seconds became inexplicably agitated," she told HT. When she instructed him to keep going straight, he allegedly refused and accelerated, insisting he would drop her only at the pinned location. Fearing for her safety, she opened the cab door, recalling advice from a women's safety class. "But instead of slowing down, he turned around, grabbed my arm, and twisted it violently," she alleged.
Uber confirmed the driver was removed from the platform. Delhi Police stated an FIR would be lodged upon receiving a formal complaint but did not comment on the allegations regarding the unresponsive helplines....
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