India, Aug. 15 -- A 17-year-old has posted a video alleging that he was sexually harassed while travelling on a Rapido bike taxi in Uttar Pradesh. Following widespread outrage online, Rapido issued a statement confirming that the driver involved has been "permanently barred" from the platform. In a conversation with Hindustantimes.com, the teen shared details about the terrifying incident and how Rapido responded.

The video shows the teen riding pillion, and the driver suddenly putting his hand behind him, reaching towards the passenger.

Instantly, the teen removes the man's hand. He then tries touching his leg and thigh. The teen shared the video on Instagram, tagging Rapido, and a caption that read "Minor btw".

The teen recalled that...