Incident Overview
A 29-year-old French woman has filed a police complaint alleging she was raped by a ride-hailing driver (TVDE) in Lisbon on January 18. The report was initially brought to light by Correio da Manhã and later confirmed by the PSP (Public Security Police).
Details of the Incident
The woman stated she requested an Uber around 2 AM while in the Rua de São Paulo area near Cais do Sodré, after spending time in the nightlife district. It was reported that she was intoxicated and lost consciousness during the ride.
Hours later, she woke up in an unknown residence, finding herself naked from the waist down. After managing to escape, she went to Hospital de São José, where medical examinations confirmed the assault. The case is currently under investigation by the Polícia Judiciária.
Related Cases
This incident follows another serious allegation made by an Italian student, who also reported being raped after exiting a ride-hailing vehicle in the Martim Moniz area. She was also taken to Hospital de São José, where signs of sexual violence were detected in her medical examination.
Ongoing Investigation
Both cases underline growing concerns regarding safety in ride-hailing services, prompting calls for increased vigilance and accountability in the industry.
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