Shocking Video: NYC Woman Pepper Sprays UBER Driver ‘Because He’s Brown’

Viral Video: A shocking incident has surfaced on social media, as a disturbing video captures a woman brutally assaulting her Uber driver with pepper spray. 

The unprovoked attack, which occurred on Tuesday night, has ignited widespread condemnation and sparked a heated debate about violence and potential racial bias.

The incident took place around 11:20 p.m. at the corner of Lexington Avenue and East 65th Street on the Upper East Side. Dashcam footage reveals the horrifying moment when Jennifer Guilbeault, a woman seated in the back with a companion, suddenly turns up and sprays the 45-year-old driver directly in the eyes.

As shown in the viral video, the driver tries to get out of the cab but finds it difficult as he is wearing a seat belt, but somehow he manages to get out of the car.

The video shared on social meida X by @Tr00peRR, comes with a caption that profoundly says, ‘Woman randomly maces Uber driver ‘because he's brown’.’

The entire incident caught on camera has sent shockwaves throughout New York City and around the world.

Police quickly arrived to the scene, arresting Guilbeault on charges of third-degree assault. Despite the severity of the crime, she was released on a desk appearance ticket, raising concerns about the legal system's handling of such cases.

Watch NYC Woman Pepper Sprays UBER Driver Video Here

While the investigation is still pending, allegations of racially motivated aggression have surfaced. Social media users have pointed to the driver's ethnicity, fueling speculation about a potential hate crime. However, authorities have yet to confirm a motive.

One viewer says, ‘That girl is POS and should be removed from society.’ Another user wrote, ‘It’s fine… she’s a white woman… she’ll just start crying and everyone will forgive her and act like it wasn’t her fault…’ 

Uber has condemned the woman's actions, permanently banning her from using their platform. The company has pledged full cooperation with the police investigation. 

The Taxi & Limousine Commission has also expressed its outrage, emphasizing the intolerable nature of violence against drivers who simply strive to earn a living.

The video of the attack has gone viral on social media, sparking a firestorm of outrage and condemnation by a wide number of viewers demanding strict action against woman.