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Uber driver and passenger violence incidents

Overview

Isolated incidents of violence involving Uber services have been reported. In Virum, Denmark, a 31-year-old driver was assaulted by a 19-year-old passenger who refused to pay for a trip and allegedly attacked the driver with punches and kicks while under the influence of alcohol and cannabis.

In Johannesburg, South Africa, an Uber driver was arrested following the alleged sexual assault of a student in Braamfontein. Police traced the suspect's vehicle to a car wash before locating and detaining the man at his residence.

Entities

Nordsjællands Politi · Braamfontein · Uber · Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department · Jeppestown

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Uber driver arrested in Johannesburg following alleged student assault

    An Uber driver was arrested in Johannesburg after a student allegedly reported being sexually assaulted during a ride in Braamfontein.

  2. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Uber driver assaulted in Virum

    A 19-year-old passenger was arrested in Virum, Denmark, after assaulting an Uber driver with punches and kicks following a dispute over payment.

Sources

ghanaguardian.com · ghanamma.com · itromso.no · townpress.co.za · tv2kosmopol.dk · tv2ostjylland.dk