A girl in Vilnius reported a suspicious encounter with a man claiming to be her rideshare driver, which raised concerns about a possible kidnapping attempt.
In a peculiar incident in Vilnius, a young girl recounted her experience of waiting for a rideshare vehicle late at night when she was approached by a suspicious individual. At around 1:35 AM, she was waiting for a "Bolt" rideshare on J.Basanavičiaus Street, near a flower market, expecting her car to arrive shortly. As she moved to the street, she noted that there were no other people around when a red minibus with tinted windows arrived.
The minibus, which had two men seated in the front, blocked her view as it drew nearer. After a brief pause, one of the passengers exited the vehicle, exhibiting typical facial features associated with Asian descent and speaking in Russian. He presented her with a phone displaying text in Russian, attempting to convince her that he was her "Bolt" driver. However, upon examining the message on the phone, she noticed it lacked any pertinent information, such as a destination for her ride, which raised her suspicions further.
Feeling unsafe, she stepped back from the man and noticed what appeared to be a concerning situation. The report highlights the potential dangers faced by individuals using rideshare services, particularly late at night when safety concerns are heightened. This incident sheds light on broader issues regarding public safety and the transparency of rideshare apps in ensuring the safety of their passengers.
