A San Francisco Uber driver faces charges for allegedly yanking a passenger out of his car and smashing her phone.
According to CBS San Francisco, the passenger got into a dispute with UberX driver Martin Hynek about her destination on Saturday evening. The 39-year-old Hynek, who is said to have difficulties speaking English, reportedly told the woman "I need address for GPS." After traveling two blocks, Hynek pulled over and ordered the woman out of his car before getting physical with her. The woman recalled the incident to CBS San Francisco:
I put my head down and was texting, and the next think I know we’re stopped and he’s running to my side of the car cussing, telling me to get the f out of his car. He grabs my arm, I take that hand and I hold it up with my phone to take a picture. He lets go, grabs the phone and throws it down the street.
After finding her phone, the woman was able to make a copy of Hynek's name and image. However, she said it took Uber 20 hours to get back to her. She was given a refund for her ride and the company agreed to replace her phone. In addition to having his account suspended, Hynek received citations for vandalism, malicious mischief, and battery.
[via CBS San Francisco]
