Brave Teen Escapes Assault by Bolt Rider, Helped by Fellow Driver - video

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In a narrow escape that has raised concerns about app-based delivery services in Bangkok, a 17-year-old Thai girl sidestepped a rape attempt by a Bolt motorcycle rider due to the timely intervention of another Bolt driver. The shocking incident occurred in a dark, isolated park in the Bang Khun Thian area on March 11th.

 

The ordeal began after the teenager, a regular customer of her rescuer, unwittingly booked a ride with a different driver to avoid disturbing her usual rider late at night. As she travelled from Central Rama II shopping mall to her Phetchakasem home around 10pm, the substitute driver deviated from the expected route, claiming a shortcut.

 

However, the shortcut led to a dimly lit park. There, the driver abruptly stopped and attempted to assault the girl, propositioning her and touching her inappropriately. Demonstrating remarkable tenacity, she managed to escape his grasp and urgently contacted her regular Bolt rider for assistance. The suspect fled upon realising she was calling for help.

 

 

An unsettling twist to the incident was the discovery that the driver's profile and vehicle did not match those listed in the app. This discrepancy suggests a possible breach of registration rules, potentially involving account rental.

 

The incident, currently under investigation by Tha Kham Police Station, remains informal as the victim has yet to file an official complaint. This case echoes other recent reports of inappropriate behaviour by app-based riders in Thailand, including a disturbance on March 10th, where a woman experienced a similar unwarranted encounter with a Bolt driver. These events highlight the urgent need for stricter regulations and safety measures in the rapidly expanding gig economy, prompting questions about the oversight of driver registration and the overall safety of users, reported The Thaiger.

 

 

-- 2025-03-14