In a disturbing trend, an e-hailing driver in Johannesburg narrowly escaped with his life after being robbed by his passengers.

This is the second incident reported in recent weeks where drivers were targeted by their passengers.

The latest attack occurred at the intersection of Crown Street and Main Street in Jeppestown, Johannesburg.

Manhunt Underway for Robbery Suspects

Authorities have swiftly launched a manhunt to track down the suspects responsible for this dangerous robbery.

The harrowing incident highlights the risks faced by e-hailing drivers in South Africa, particularly as robberies involving passengers have become increasingly common.

Another E-Hailing Driver Robbed in Cape Town on Christmas Eve

This recent attack follows a similar incident in Cape Town on Christmas Eve, where an e-hailing driver was also robbed by four armed assailants in the Athlone area.

According to a viral post on social media by Yusuf Abramjee, the robbers approached the driver, entered the vehicle, and demanded money.

The situation escalated quickly, but fortunately, the driver survived the ordeal.

Public Reaction to Growing Safety Concerns

These incidents have raised concerns among the public about the safety of e-hailing drivers.

With reports like these becoming more frequent, many are questioning how safe it is to use services like Uber, Bolt, and others.

A viral post on social media has shed light on the increasing number of robberies in the e-hailing industry, with some even sharing the identities of suspects involved.

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