Phuket taxi driver being investigated over sexual harassment of passenger

[webfact]

A driver for the ride-hailing app, Bolt, is under investigation after a passenger accused him of using inappropriate language and questions. If found guilty, he could have his licence suspended for 180 days.

 

The Phuket News reports that the incident happened on Thursday, January 18, after a 20 year old student got into the taxi she’d ordered to take her from Paklok, north Phuket, to a student dormitory in Rassada.

 

According to the report, the taxi driver, named as Chuen Ochaphon, proceeded to question her in a manner that made her uncomfortable. The student claims the driver told her he was 45 years old and asked her if she had a boyfriend, adding that he wanted to “take care of” her.

 

By Peter Roche

PHOTO: Thailand Directory

 

Full story: PhuketGO 2024-01-22

 

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[eyeman]

My money is on the 500baht and the wai.

[scorecard]

And very likely lose his job.

 

Bolt is serious about customer safety and security.

 

[brianthainess]

Left her 300b outside her door then bolted. Did she keep the 300b or give it back?

How come she never phoned the cops.

Edited January 22 by brianthainess

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The student claims the driver told her he was 45 years old and asked her if she had a boyfriend, adding that he wanted to “take care of” her.

Pick-up line of the year...

[ChipButty]

I think on BOLT you can request a female driver, 

[BusyB]

 

Drivers who sexually harass passengers should have their licenses immediately revoked. A suspension is unacceptable. Same for any kind of violence/coercion. 

[Chris Daley]

Put the girl in prison for slander.  Give the taxi driver a raise.

[reefsurfah]

1 hour ago, ChipButty said:

I think on BOLT you can request a female driver, 

Not possible 

[reefsurfah]

5000 baht is loso