The Irish Sun
Uber issue apology after driver plays 'screaming' noises in woman's journey
A PASSENGER has been left terrified after an Uber driver played sounds of “women screaming, crying and gunshots” on her journey home. The 19-year-old…
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Terrifying Uber Ride: Passenger Alleges Disturbing Sounds and Driver Stares, Uber Investigates
A recent social media post has ignited a conversation about passenger safety in ride-sharing services after a user, known as "itzyagirlsum" on TikTok, shared a harrowing account of an Uber journey. The video, uploaded on August 6, 2025, from the United Kingdom, shows the interior of a car from the back seat, accompanied by on-screen text stating, "Context in caption. Never getting an uber by myself again xxx".In her detailed caption, the passenger alleged that the Uber driver "was playing sounds of women screaming and crying and gunshots the whole journey." She further claimed the driver "took me a longer route" and "continued to stare at me through the wind mirror." The user expressed frustration, noting, "Don even know how I would report this with me not getting full thing on video lol."The video quickly garnered significant attention, accumulating over 776,000 views and nearly 28,000 likes. The comment section became a forum for shared experiences and advice, with many expressing alarm. One user recounted, "I was groped by a taxi driver and will never trust a stranger to drive me anywhere again. So sorry this happened to you." Another shared a similar incident: "I was groped & grabbed by an Uber driver in Ghana. He literally was holding my hand & prevented me from leaving his car."Uber's official support team responded to the viral post, stating, "Support Team here - this is very concerning and we're sorry this happened. We've gone ahead and escalated the matter to a specialised team to investigate further." This response indicates the seriousness with which such allegations are being treated by the company.The incident has prompted calls for increased vigilance among passengers. Commenters advised taking photos of vehicle registration, using in-app safety features, and contacting emergency services if feeling threatened. The experience underscores the ongoing need for robust safety protocols and passenger awareness in the ride-sharing industry.
The Sun
Uber issue apology after driver plays 'screaming' noises in woman's journey
A PASSENGER has been left terrified after an Uber driver played sounds of “women screaming, crying and gunshots” on her journey home. The 19-year-old…
The Scottish Sun
Uber issue apology after driver plays 'screaming' noises in woman's journey
A PASSENGER has been left terrified after an Uber driver played sounds of “women screaming, crying and gunshots” on her journey home. The 19-year-old…
