Rideshare driver accused of sexually assaulting passenger in Toronto

33-year-old rideshare driver Harsimranjot Dhillon has been charged with sexual assault after an alleged incident with a male passenger.

A rideshare driver from Caledon has been charged after a passenger was sexually assaulted during a trip.

Toronto police said the driver allegedly made a sexual comment to the passenger, a 21-year-old man, during the ride on Feb. 24.

The driver then stopped the car and got into the back seat where the passenger was, police said.

He allegedly sexually assaulted the passenger and afterwards left him on the sidewalk and fled in his vehicle.

In a news release on Thursday, police announced they arrested 33-year-old Harsimranjot Dhillon earlier this week.

He has been charged with sexual assault.

Police said they are concerned there may be more victims and are asking anyone with information to contact them.