Uber driver used couple's car to commit armed robberies

[Jamie McKane]

Uber driver used couple's car to commit armed robberies

Charles and Lisa Onyigbuo are suing Uber after a driver recommended by the ride-sharing platform used their vehicle to commit a string of armed robberies in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, the Sunday Times reports.

The couple employed an Uber driver who called himself "Ian Jordaan" to drive their BMW 3 series, sharing in the driver's profits.

 

[ɹǝuuᴉM]

Somebody didn't do their homework... but seriously... WHO does this (offer their private vehicle to a third party)?
As for the facts, was this in fact an Uber driver, or simply a criminal using Uber's system to get access to tools?

Clearly, some Nigerians do just that.
Onyigbuio OMG

 

[Barbarian Conan]

Somebody didn't do their homework... but seriously... WHO does this (offer their private vehicle to a third party)?
As for the facts, was this in fact an Uber driver, or simply a criminal using Uber's system to get access to tools?

Why not? Buy a car, and let driver use it at night and over weekends to earn you some money while you use it during the day?
I wouldn't because I don't trust people, but it actually makes a lot of sense.

 

[ponder]

but seriously... WHO does this (offer their private vehicle to a third party)?

I know a guy that has three cars used by drivers.

 

[j4ck455]

Charles and Lisa Onyigbuo are suing Uber after a driver recommended by the ride-sharing platform

Has Uber started taking a page out of the Facebook by sending out random friend recommendations to Uber app users, suggesting which Uber drivers they could befriend?

 

[C4Cat]

Somebody didn't do their homework... but seriously... WHO does this (offer their private vehicle to a third party)?
As for the facts, was this in fact an Uber driver, or simply a criminal using Uber's system to get access to tools?

Most of the ubers I've taken, the car doesn't belong to the driver. The driver works for the cars owner.

 

[Dolby]

What kind of money are we talking, and would it really cover insurance and wear and tear and then give you a decent profit? And what does the Uber driver / Uber make? I can't see it.

Unsure about now - but back in the day Uber took 20-25%.

Depending on how many billable kilometers, it used to be around R30,000+ for a car profit, less expenses and commission - so I'd guess around R8,000pm profit after everything has been paid. This was Uber X - no sure if the Uber Black model is different or their demand

 

[j4ck455]

What kind of money are we talking, and would it really cover insurance and wear and tear and then give you a decent profit? And what does the Uber driver / Uber make? I can't see it.

This begs the question: does Uber verify that these moonlighting vehicles are properly insured for transporting passengers?

And by verify I mean Uber needs to ensure that any certificate of insurance received from the owner or driver of the vehicle, has not been falsified.

 

[sparticus]

What kind of money are we talking, and would it really cover insurance and wear and tear and then give you a decent profit? And what does the Uber driver / Uber make? I can't see it.

You can make on average 10K per car, You will have to cover the insurance and maintenance (car services) with that.

edit - this is permonth

 

[Pitbull]

I don't understand...

THEY employed him and he used their vehicle to commit crimes. How is this Uber's doing?

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

You can make on average 10K per car, You will have to cover the insurance and maintenance (car services) with that.

edit - this is permonth

is this why most uber X cars are Corolla quests?
and VW polos,
IE cars that are easy to hijack and easy to find parts for?

very few "unusual" cars like Kia ceratos and Hyundai elantras.

 

[sparticus]

is this why most uber X cars are Corolla quests?
and VW polos,
IE cars that are easy to hijack and easy to find parts for?

very few "unusual" cars like Kia ceratos and Hyundai elantras.

I would think its more to do with cost and durability. No use buying car that costs more if all its gonna is make money for you.

 

[Milano]

This begs the question: does Uber verify that these moonlighting vehicles are properly insured for transporting passengers?

And by verify I mean Uber needs to ensure that any certificate of insurance received from the owner or driver of the vehicle, has not been falsified.

Clearly Uber does not even perform enough in the way of background checks to even verify the driver's identity. You may consider yourself fortunate if your Uber driver has a valid driver's license never mind insurance and so forth.

 

[NeonNinja]

I know a guy that has three cars used by drivers.

Plenty people do this.

 

[sjm]

I don't understand...

THEY employed him and he used their vehicle to commit crimes. How is this Uber's doing?

Apparently they employed him after Uber recommended him, this wasn't a driver they just went & found on the street, this was someone they accessed via Uber's platform. This would make it Uber's doing.

 

[Pitbull]

Apparently they employed him after Uber recommended him, this wasn't a driver they just went & found on the street, this was someone they accessed via Uber's platform. This would make it Uber's doing.

Thanks for the clarity