App-based mototaxi driver found after three days missing in Araçatuba
A 36-year-old app-based mototaxi driver in Araçatuba, SP, was found alive after being missing for three days.
Bruno Gonçalves Vitoriano da Silva, a 36-year-old mototaxi driver from Araçatuba, Brazil, was reported missing after not returning to pick up his daughter from school on Wednesday, October 11. He had driven his daughter to school and then made another trip to drop off his mother-in-law at work before disappearing. His absence raised concern that led to an extensive search by family and authorities.
After three days of uncertainty, he was located alive on Friday, October 13. His wife, Natiele Vitoriano, expressed deep worry during the search and shared her overwhelming emotions upon receiving the news from the police. She is seeking answers about the circumstances surrounding her husband's disappearance, noting that her family has endured significant stress during this time.
The incident has sparked discussions in the local community about safety for app-based drivers and the challenges they face while working. As this case unfolds, it highlights the risks inherent in such occupations and raises questions about the measures in place to ensure their safety while on duty.