A disqualified driver smashed his car into a tree on a country lane - only to abandon his passenger and her leave her to die.
22.01.2022 - 22:45 / ok.co.uk
Comedian Rosie Jones has claimed that an Uber driver 'left her in the road' after 'mistaking her cerebral palsy for being drunk'. The 31 year old, who has cerebral palsy, took to Twitter to share with her 164, 200 followers her experience with the San Francisco-based company after she claimed that her 'driver drove away' despite wearing a face mask. Rosie shared a message from her Uber app which read: "Your driver said you were not wearing a face cover or mask." The Last Leg star tweeted: "Just received this message from @Uber.
I was wearing a mask and the driver drove away. I had a hand on the door and I was left in the road. He thought I was drunk.
I wasn’t. I have cerebral palsy." Rosie added: "Please make sure your drivers know the difference between the two.This is ableism." Followers and fans of the comedian rallied behind the star, who has starred in Casualty recently. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.
You can sign up at the top of the page. One wrote: "Rosie this is horrible, I’m sorry this happened. Uber, apologise and educate your drivers!" Uber replied to the star's tweet and responded: "We'd like to follow up with you right away.
A disqualified driver smashed his car into a tree on a country lane - only to abandon his passenger and her leave her to die.
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