December 24th 2024.
A driver for a ridesharing service had a frightening experience when two intoxicated men attacked him in south-east Perth, leaving him with bruises, bites, and injuries. The 36-year-old is still recovering from the incident, which occurred during a pick-up gone wrong. Rukundo Jean-Marie, the victim, is now calling on DiDi to take stronger measures to protect their drivers after the terrifying ordeal he faced in Armadale at 3am on a Sunday.
The attack happened after Jean-Marie refused to transport the two men due to their drunken state. He feared for his life as he repeatedly called for help, but no one came to his rescue. In a statement to 9News, he said, "I thought I was going to die because I kept calling for help, but no one was there for me." Disturbing footage of the incident shows one of the men punching Jean-Marie's face and kicking his car while he tries to escape.
The driver gave a detailed account of the attack, recalling how one of the men punched him in the nose and left cheek after he refused to take them. He then lost consciousness and hit the SOS button in his car to call the police. However, the situation only worsened as the men continued to assault him. Jean-Marie revealed that one of the men even bit his arm and finger during the altercation. The police arrived on the scene shortly after and took him to Armadale Hospital for treatment.
Due to the injuries sustained in the attack, Jean-Marie will be unable to work for up to four weeks, resulting in a loss of up to $8,000. He is now urging DiDi to step up and provide better support for their drivers to ensure their safety. The rideshare driver is calling on the company to take stronger actions and implement more safety measures to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
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