🚨 Uber Safety Warning: A Story Every Rider Should Read
On Friday, something truly terrifying happened to a woman just trying to get to an appointment in Vancouver. She called an Uber from Commercial Station—just a short ride away—but instead of a 5-7 minute drive, she was taken on a detour... to a back alley.
This wasn't a misunderstanding. This was predatory behavior masked behind a rideshare platform we’re told is safe.
During the ride, the driver handed her a business card—not for future transportation—but with an unsettling smile, inappropriate touching, and a disgusting comment:
"I've never slept with anyone before. Text or call me if you ever want to hang out."
When she tried to get out of the car, the doors were locked.
He quickly parked, reclined his seat, and grabbed her—whispering in her ear, pulling her toward the back seat.
She managed to escape.
But what if she hadn’t?
She kept the business card so she could report him—and so we can warn others.
👇 Here's what you need to know:
- The card identifies the driver as Avikash Verma and says “Uber Driver at Your Service”
- Offers executive pickups, doctor visits, airport trips
- Serves Vancouver to Fraser Valley
- Has a black Honda CR-V (seen in the photo)
- Operates via UberX
đź”´ If you have taken a ride with this driver, please report your experience to Uber immediately and contact authorities if you felt unsafe.
đźšş Ladies, Protect Yourself:
- Share your location in real time with someone you trust.
- Sit in the back and have your phone ready.
- If something feels off, trust your gut and end the ride.
- Do NOT engage with drivers who make inappropriate comments—report them immediately.
- Uber lets you report behavior mid-ride—use that feature.
- Take a screenshot of the license plate and profile if something feels wrong.
đź’¬ A Personal Note:
I’ve had creepy taxi rides myself. Once a driver asked too many personal questions after a long airport trip. I just wanted to get home, and suddenly I was worried he now knew where I lived.
Another friend—a former taxi driver himself—was recently taken on a confusing Uber route by a driver who didn’t know the city or where to turn.
They charge extra for those delays—which makes it not just unsafe, but scammy too.
This isn't just about one driver. It’s a pattern. Vancouver is getting scarier for people who don’t have safe, reliable, affordable transportation options.
✊ Let’s Speak Up:
Uber says it's about convenience, but how convenient is it when you're terrified in the back of a stranger's car?
We must hold Uber accountable, report these incidents, and protect one another.
Please share this story. Someone you know might be next—and they deserve to be warned.
Stay safe, Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita
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