A Cuban resident in Tampa, Florida, shared an unusual experience on TikTok that she had while working as an Uber driver.
In the video, which has gone viral, the woman recounted that after dropping off a very well-dressed passenger, he gave her a $20 tip but left something shocking in the vehicle.
"I just dropped off a gentleman in Tampa, very well-dressed, who gave me a $20 tip. But when I went to pick up the next ride, the lady handed me this briefcase with this notebook that the gentleman had forgotten," she explained, visibly nervous.
What she found inside left her paralyzed: "When I saw the briefcase and looked... I'm scared. Uber advised me to return it to the passenger. I'm shaking, I've never had anything like this in my hands," she said.
According to what he says in the video, there was a gun in the backpack. "I've never had something like this left in my car. I'm going back to return this to the passenger because I don't want to have this here for even a minute longer," he added, still shaken.
Frequently asked questions about unusual experiences of Uber drivers in the U.S.
What did the Cuban driver find in the portfolio left behind by the passenger?
The Cuban driver found a gun inside the briefcase that a passenger forgot in her vehicle. This discovery left her paralyzed, and she decided to return it immediately to the passenger.
How did Uber react to the discovery of the gun?
Uber recommended that the driver return the briefcase to the passenger, which caused anxiety and fear in the driver due to the nature of the found object.
Is it common for Uber drivers to find dangerous objects in their vehicles?
It's not common, but Uber drivers, like other service workers, can encounter unexpected situations, including finding dangerous or valuable objects that passengers leave behind.
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