Ride-share company Uber has taken swift action after a video of a racist rant by one of its drivers in Alberta went viral. The company has banned the customer involved and is investigating the incident.
The video, which was shared on social media, shows the driver using derogatory and offensive language towards a group of young men who were passengers in his vehicle. The incident reportedly took place in Calgary on December 27th.
In response to the video, Uber released a statement saying, “We do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment on our platform. As soon as we were made aware of this incident, we immediately removed the driver’s access to the app and have banned the customer involved.”
The company also stated that they are conducting a thorough investigation into the incident and will take appropriate action based on their findings.
The driver in question has not been identified, but the video has sparked outrage and calls for stricter measures to be put in place to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
This is not the first time Uber has faced backlash for incidents involving their drivers. In 2018, a driver in Toronto was caught on camera making racist remarks towards a passenger. The company faced criticism for their handling of the situation and was urged to do more to address discrimination and harassment within their platform.
Uber has since implemented measures such as mandatory anti-discrimination training for their drivers and a 24/7 hotline for passengers to report any incidents of discrimination or harassment.
In light of this recent incident, the company has reiterated their commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all their customers and drivers.
The incident serves as a reminder that discrimination and racism still exist in our society and that it is everyone’s responsibility to speak out against it. Uber’s swift action in this case sends a strong message that such behavior will not be tolerated.
As the investigation into this incident continues, it is important for companies like Uber to continue to take proactive measures to prevent discrimination and harassment within their platform. Only then can we truly create a society where everyone feels safe and respected.
