A rideshare driver has been charged with raping a passenger in Melbourne.

Police say a woman entered a rideshare vehicle on Peel Street, Collingwood, at about 5 am on January 25.

It's alleged the driver sexually assaulted her before dropping her off at an address in South Yarra.

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The woman reported the matter to police.

Police arrested a 44-year-old Thornbury man today.

He has been charged with one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault.

He was remanded to appear in court today.

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