Case of Online Motorcycle Taxi Driver Taking Elementary School Student to Boarding House in Bandung: Timeline and Police Handling
URBAN JABAR - An online motorcycle taxi driver in Bandung has come under scrutiny after allegedly engaging in inappropriate conduct toward a 5th-grade elementary school student who was his passenger. This incident occurred in the Antapani area of Bandung, West Java, on April 21, 2026. The victim, who should have been taken home, was instead taken to the driver's boarding house in the Bunisari or Sindangsari area. The victim's family reported that the child has experienced trauma and has undergone a medical examination for further legal proceedings.
According to an account from the victim's sibling via the Instagram account @roselei_rr.x, the parents ordered an online ride because they were unable to pick the child up. During the trip, the victim stated that the driver held her leg multiple times, citing seating position as an excuse. The driver then invited the victim to stop by his boarding house, but the victim cried and screamed at the quiet location, causing the driver to panic and drive her home without entering the boarding house.
This case went viral on social media through a Threads post by @egiw_giew, sparking public concern about the safety of online motorcycle taxi services for children. The police have secured the driver for further investigation. This incident underscores the importance of parental vigilance when choosing transportation services for children.
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