During a disturbing exchange captured on video, a cab driver in Canada, reportedly of Pakistani origin, implied to a female passenger that if they were in Pakistan, she would have been kidnapped by now.” The incident occurred in Toronto and has sparked outrage and discussions on social media.
In a viral video, a Toronto Uber driver, reportedly of Pakistani origin, made a disturbing statement to a passenger, suggesting that if they were in Pakistan, he would have kidnapped her.”
The incident has sparked widespread controversy and discussions about safety and accountability in the transportation industry.
During the unsettling exchange, the woman passenger expressed shock when the cab driver suggested that she would have been kidnapped by him if they were in Pakistan.
The driver confirmed this, emphasizing that there would be no other option to ‘get’ her. The woman later admitted that she found his statement more alarming than flattering.” The incident has sparked widespread outrage and discussions on social media.
Toronto Uber driver tells passenger if they were in Pakistan he would k*dnap her 😳 pic.twitter.com/idn7yWCfVa
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The video has sparked a heated debate on the microblogging platform. Some users are demanding the suspension and deportation of the cab driver, while others argue that the video may have been edited and crucial parts are missing.
The incident has ignited discussions about safety, accountability, and cultural perceptions.
A user commented, ‘Arrest and deport this unsettling Pakistani immigrant.’ Another person expressed concern, saying, ‘If that happened to me, I’d report it to Uber and the police immediately. Threats like that, whether joking or not, are unacceptable.’
“Men ought to remain silent and focus on driving. What prompted him to speak out? Regardless of whether it was a misunderstanding, he should simply get me to my destination without further ado,” remarked another passenger.
Another passenger expressed their opinion, saying, “I think he’s just delivering a sermon. Imagine if right before that, he had casually mentioned, ‘Fun fact, it’s incredibly messed up where I come from…’ It’s disheartening how much turmoil occurs there, yet we never discuss it.”
Another passenger observed, “His English seems a bit broken. It appears he’s attempting to caution her about potential risks in Pakistan if she were out late.
However, we should view the entire video to gain better context.” Meanwhile, a third passenger generously assumes that this statement was taken out of context, as it seems unlikely that he would say this spontaneously.
Another passenger suggested, “Perhaps he was discussing the positive aspects of living elsewhere. My inclination is that this woman inquired about his home country and the reasons behind his departure.”
Since its circulation, the video has gained widespread attention across various social media platforms, amassing millions of views.
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