South African radio personality, Anele Mdoda, recently took to Twitter to express her disappointment and anger at Uber after one of their drivers robbed her make-up artist.
In a series of tweets, she narrated the incident, stating that her make-up artist had requested an Uber to Kempton Park. However, to their horror, the Uber driver stopped and let three armed men into the car.
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The driver then proceeded to drive them to Alex, where they tied up the make-up artist and cleaned out his bank accounts. Mdoda was not only upset about the incident itself but also about Uber’s response to the situation. She claimed that Uber said they couldn’t do anything about it and considered it a dead end.
My make up artist was robbed inside an Uber!!!! Guys stop taking UBER. He requested an Uber to Kempton Park. Uber guy stops let’s 3 armed men in. They drive him to Alex, tie him up and clean out his bank accounts!!!!! Your trusted Uber says they can’t do anything. They say it’s a…
— Anele Mdoda (@Anele) March 15, 2024
This response infuriated Mdoda, who called on Uber owners to “grow some balls” and make their app safe again. She expressed her concern about the safety of taking an Uber alone, stating that it could potentially lead to being tied up in a back room while the perpetrators clean out your bank accounts.
She also highlighted the additional risk that women face, as they are more likely to be subjected to sexual assault.
Until UBER owners where ever they sit in the world actually grow some balls and make their app safe again. It’s a no guys. How many times have you taken an Uber alone. Well it’s bound to end up with you tied up in a back room somewhere whilst they clean out your bank accounts and…
— Anele Mdoda (@Anele) March 15, 2024
Mdoda’s friends and followers sympathized with her and offered suggestions on how she could hold the company accountable.
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One Twitter user shared a similar experience involving fake police officers in Pretoria, emphasizing the importance of taking action against such criminals.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety and security when using ride-sharing services like Uber. While incidents like these are rare, it is crucial for companies like Uber to take immediate action and ensure the safety of their passengers.
