An app driver was injured after being stabbed during a ride in Montes Claros, Brazil, with the perpetrator fleeing the scene with the motorcycle and a mobile phone.
On Saturday afternoon in Montes Claros, Brazil, a 31-year-old app driver was stabbed during a ride when a passenger attacked him with a knife. The incident occurred in the Alcides Rabelo neighborhood after the passenger received a ride from the driver, who had picked him up in front of a supermarket. Once they reached the destination, the passenger turned violent, stabbing the driver in the back before stealing his motorcycle and mobile phone.
Despite his injuries, the driver managed to escape the situation by running away. The police were promptly informed, and a search operation was launched to locate the attacker. Fortunately for the driver, the stolen motorcycle was recovered on the same day by authorities from Rua Jequitinhonha, although the suspect remained at large. This incident highlights ongoing issues with violence and crime in urban areas, affecting individuals providing gig economy services.
The stabbing raises significant concerns regarding the safety of app drivers, particularly in areas with high levels of street crime. The police are likely to increase patrols and preventive measures in neighborhoods like Alcides Rabelo to enhance the safety of both drivers and passengers and to deter similar incidents in the future.
