A Cuban woman living in Tampa, Florida, took to TikTok to share an extraordinary experience she encountered while working as an Uber driver. In her viral video, she described how a sharply dressed passenger tipped her $20 but left behind something shocking in her car.
"I just dropped off a very elegant gentleman in Tampa who tipped me $20, but when I went to pick up another ride, a lady handed me this briefcase with this notebook that the gentleman had left behind," she explained, visibly shaken.
What she found inside left her stunned: "When I looked at the briefcase, I'm scared. Uber advised me to return it to the passenger. I'm trembling; I've never held anything like this before," she recounted.
According to her video, the briefcase contained a gun. "I've never had anything like this left in my car before. I'm heading back to return this to the passenger because I don't want it in my car for another minute," she added, still visibly disturbed.
Key Questions About Uber Safety and Unusual Passenger Experiences
What should Uber drivers do if a passenger leaves behind a dangerous item?
Uber drivers are advised to contact Uber support for guidance and, if necessary, local authorities to safely handle the situation.
How common is it for passengers to leave items in Uber vehicles?
Passengers frequently leave behind personal items in Uber vehicles, but finding dangerous items like weapons is extremely rare.