Cape Town woman survives rape attempt on Uber ride

Uber South Africa faces backlash for failing to address women’s safety concerns, women’s advocacy group Women for Change, He drew attention to the danger women face when using e-hailing services.

Terrible Incident in Cape Town

On Thursday, November 14, around 9:35 p.m., 27-year-old Chera-lee le Roux said: Daily Pod That he booked an Uber ride from his home in Cape Town to Greenpoint. According to him, the driver used fake credentials.

Accordingly In Le Roux, the ride took an unusual route and stopped in front of the robots near the Castle of Good Hope and the taxi station. When the lights turned green, the driver did not proceed.

Four Men Enter the Vehicle

Suddenly, four men entered the Uber vehicle. They attacked Le Roux, brutally kicking and scratching him. They tore her clothes with a knife and tried to rape her.

Le Roux realized the driver might have been involved in the incident. The fact that the attackers did not touch the driver or his belongings increased the suspicion that he could also be involved in the crime.

A Desperate Escape

Le Roux managed to escape after fighting for his life. “It was a miracle,” he said, and the attackers fled towards the taxi rank. A man also stole her necklace.

In a moment of desperation, Le Roux turned to Uber for safety. He begged the driver to take him to his destination. The driver, who initially ignored her, eventually complied after screaming and pleading.

Confronting the Driver

When he arrived at his destination, his partner confronted the driver. He asked for an Uber driver’s license, which the driver did not have. Instead the driver handed over a passport.

When they offered to go to the police, the driver became violent. He knocked on the glass doors of the complex before leaving.

Police Investigation Uber incident

Le Roux reported the incident to the police and gave a detailed statement. He stated that CCTV footage showing the vehicle’s doors open while the driver remained passive confirmed the attack.

Not the First Incident Involving Uber and Other e-Hailing Services

This isn’t the first time e-hailing drivers have come under fire. Recently, on November 7, a 30-year-old Zimbabwean E-hailing driver arrested for fraud In Cape Town.

The driver reportedly accessed a sleeping passenger’s credit card during a late-night trip to Simon’s Town. He shared his card details with his brother in Europe and made purchases worth R650,000.

Traveler’s Discovery

The 21-year-old Danish passenger woke up to notifications that a large amount of purchases had been made on his card. Suspecting theft, he contacted the police in Simon’s Town. The fraudulent transactions, mostly at luxury boutiques, had already been processed.

Uber’s Inaction

Le Roux accused Uber of failing to provide significant assistance or take women’s safety concerns seriously. It also revealed that the driver’s profile did not match his identity and the car belonged to someone else.

Call for Change

“It will take years to recover from this situation,” Le Roux said. He called on Uber to implement stricter policies, conduct better background checks and compensate victims.

Women for Change highlighted that violence against women using e-hailing services is a growing crisis. They called on Uber to prioritize the safety of its passengers.

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