Uber albaum in Wiesbaden: Drivers are attacked by passengers

Uber albaum in Wiesbaden: Drivers are attacked by passengers

An incident on Friday evening at Theodor-Heuss-Bridge in Wiesbaden raises questions about the safety of driving services such as Uber. The incident happened at 10:45 p.m. when a 38-year-old driver got into a serious argument while driving with his passengers.

The background of the incident

The driver who steered a black VW touran was traveling with four passengers when the situation escalated quickly. During the journey there were massive insults from the passengers who were obviously not satisfied. As a result of the ongoing provocations, the driver decided to stop the car in the middle of the bridge and open the doors. As a result, the passengers left the vehicle without paying for it.

physical attack as a turning point

After the passengers got off, the driver followed the fleeing people and was promptly attacked by two of them. The physical attack shows the risks with which drivers of driving services are faced in a tense situation. The driver returned to his car after the attack, but the attackers fled towards Mainz.

police investigations and descriptions of the attackers

The Wiesbaden criminal police took up the incident and asked the public for help. The perpetrators were described: one of the attackers is about 24 years old, 1.75 m tall, has short blonde hair and wears blue jeans and a brown t-shirt. The second attacker is also around 24 years old, measures about 1.80 m, has short black hair and was dressed with blue jeans, a black t-shirt and white sneakers.

social damage through acts of violence

This incident is not isolated. Similar clashes have also taken place in other cities and in various driving services, which indicates a growing problem between drivers and passengers. The fear of unpleasant or even violent encounters could deter potential drivers from such services and thus negatively influence the labor market for flexible mobility solutions.

call for caution and witness call

The police have asked everyone who has noticed the incident or can provide information to report on 0611/345-0. Ensuring public order and security is of the utmost importance, especially in an environment in which personal interactions can strike in a short time.

This type of acts of violence emphasizes the need for more information about respectful use of public space, especially when it comes to services such as Uber.

- Nag