**Noida Cab Driver Arrested for Verbally Abusing and Threatening Women Passengers**
A cab driver in Noida was arrested on Tuesday, September 23, after a video of him verbally abusing and attempting to attack a group of women passengers with a stick went viral on social media. The incident, reported from Sector 128, has raised serious concerns about the safety of female passengers in the city.
**What Happened?**
According to a detailed Instagram post by passenger Tashu Gupta, five women had booked an Uber cab from Botanical Garden metro station to their office in Sector 128. The vehicle, registered as UP 16 QT 4732, was driven by a man named Brijesh.
Gupta explained that the women requested the driver to take the underpass instead of making a U-turn due to heavy traffic. However, despite their repeated requests, the driver ignored them and took the U-turn.
When the passengers questioned his decision, the driver became aggressive. Gupta quoted him saying in Hindi, “Chup chap se baithi reh, jo maps par dikha raha hai vahi se leke jaunga” (Sit quietly, I will only drive as per the map).
When the women asked him to speak politely, he responded with abusive language: “Tere jaisi 10 rakhi hai mere paas kaam karne ke liye, 12-13 gadiyan chalti hain meri” (I have ten like you working for me, I run 12-13 cars).
**Escalation of the Incident**
Gupta further alleged that when she tried to step out of the cab, the driver pushed her and demanded payment. The situation escalated when the driver retrieved a white rod from the car’s trunk and threatened to hit the passengers.
She recalled him saying, “Tu ruk, tujhe to main abhi batata hun, aaj tujhe maarke jail bhi jana pade to chala jaunga” (Wait, I will deal with you right now, even if I have to go to jail for it).
The passengers then began filming the driver, after which he allegedly tried to snatch their phone.
**Police and Uber Respond**
Noida Police acted swiftly after the video surfaced on social media. ACP-1 Praveen Kumar confirmed that the accused driver was identified and arrested within half an hour of the video going viral.
“Necessary legal action is underway,” he added.
Uber India also responded to the incident, stating, “Hey there, this is concerning. Such behavior is unacceptable, and we prioritize your safety above all else. Kindly send your registered Uber account contact details through Direct Message, and our safety team will contact you shortly.”
**Public and Official Reactions**
In her Instagram post, Gupta tagged local police, women’s helplines, and government officials, urging strict action against the driver and calling the incident a “major safety concern for women”.
This incident highlights the ongoing need for stringent measures to ensure the safety and dignity of female passengers using cab services in urban areas.
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*Stay safe and report any such incidents immediately to appropriate authorities.*
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