Canada Uber driver tells passenger he'd kidnap her 'if we were in Pakistan' - Why is the resurfaced video gaining support from Reddit users?
The alarming exchange from 2024
The unsettling conversation begins with the driver saying, "If you were born in Pakistan… I'm from Pakistan… you would have been kidnapped by now."
His words left the passenger stunned, prompting her to ask, "I would have been kidnapped by you?" The driver responded without hesitation: "Of course! Because there's no other option to get you, right? Since you are in Canada, I cannot say anything to you, I cannot touch you."
As the exchange continued, the woman expressed her discomfort, saying, "That is not flattery, that is kinda scary."
Toronto Uber driver tells passenger if they were in Pakistan he would k*dnap her 😳 pic.twitter.com/idn7yWCfVa
Why Reddit users are supporting him?
The video resurfaced on July 14 on the subreddit r/TikTokCringe, with the caption: "Toronto Uber driver tells girl if they were in Pakistan he would kidnap her." Since then, it has been widely shared across various platforms, gaining millions of views and sparking a firestorm of comments.
Many users condemned the driver's remarks, calling for his suspension from Uber and even deportation. Some saw the comments as deeply inappropriate and reflective of a concerning mindset toward women.
However, there has also been a large section of users on Reddit defending the driver, suggesting the clip might have been taken out of context or edited to remove crucial parts of the conversation. Supporters claimed the man was trying to highlight the difference in how women are treated in Canada compared to Pakistan, rather than making a genuine threat.
Some Reddit users are slamming the woman
Adding to the discussion, other viewers noted out that the passenger can be heard shouting "shava boom boom" at the end of the video, which many took as her mocking the driver. This event has sparked additional debate online, with some accusing the passenger of teasing or mocking him.
Regardless of interpretation, the resurfaced clip has brought heated discussions on cultural attitudes, women's safety, and boundaries in rideshare services back into the spotlight.
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