Such sad news as of late, what with the terrorist attacks in Belgium and now, closer to home....two Uber drivers randomly shot at and killed whilst driving for Uber. One in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday and the other, Inglewood, California on Sunday. Both occurred in the wee hours of the morning. The shootings are unconnected but why did someone or somebody feel that they needed to play God and decide who dies that day? Makes no sense whatsoever.
Uneasy Feeling.
I have driven to drop passengers off in the area of Livernois and Joy road where the Detroit driver was shot twice and ended up crashing his SUV into a tree. he later died at the hospital from his wounds.😢
It always makes me uneasy...lone white woman driving in these parts of Detroit where shootings have occurred...Fenkell and Greenfield, Livernois and Joy etc.
I was always told: "Look straight ahead. Don't make eye contact. Keep your doors locked and your purse should be on the floor not on the passenger seat and if someone approaches your vehicle while at a redlight, step on the gas and go!" Words to live by. Literally!
This is the third time that I've heard of shootings in areas where I have dropped passengers off. Too close for comfort! 😬
After learning about the latest shooting whereas a death has occurred, I refuse to pick up any passengers who request rides in this area. The downside of Uber is, once you confirm you've picked up your passenger, then and only then is when you find out where they want to to be dropped off.😏
I have had requests from dicey and sketchy parts of Detroit and I've declined. I've gone offline at these times.
Side note: Uber recommends going off line to avoid getting a lower acceptance rating when a driver declines more than one ride request in a row.
Yes, drivers are rated on how many rides they accept whilst online.
I've had many friends tell me to be careful when I announce that I'll be "Ubering" that night. I've had many moments when someone gets in my car and the first thought that comes to mind is" Please don't rob me!".
I can't control where people want to be dropped off but I can choose when to pick up in a bad part of town or not whether, it's Detroit, Inkster, Romulus, Garden City...just to name a few. Now, mind you, even in West Bloomfield(an affluent northern suburb) crime happens, too!
I don't carry cash on me whilst driving and I've been asked more than once by friends and passengers if I have a weapon to defend me if needed. The answer is no and I really feel that Uber would not feel that it's appropriate or professional for one of their drivers to be carrying a gun or a large knife for protection purposes. I have been told by my family tonight that driving in the hoods in Detroit is a no go! I'm not arguing!
👉🏼A GoFundme account has been set up for the UberDetroit driver👈🏼
Type in the search box: Support for Uber Driver Killed.
Sorry, it's basic but since, he leaves behind three small children(under 6) and a pregnant by wife with no means of support, I hope
donations will come in.
I wish I had more information about the California driver but I don't.
Peace to all! ✌🏼️
Thanks to all for reading my blog.
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