Eldos police warn e-hailing drivers of voice note threat
Police urge Bolt and Uber drivers to avoid Eldorado Park following violent threats against them.
Eldorado Park police have expressed concern about a voice note that has been widely shared on social media platforms, whereby the author threatens to harm Uber and Bolt drivers when they accept requests and drop off clients at Eldorado Park.
According to Eldorado Park SAPS Communication Officer, Sergeant Fezeka Khobo, this stems from an incident which happened two weeks ago, where three guys were shot by an Uber driver while attempting to rob him.
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“The three males who allegedly attempted to rob the Uber driver are affiliated with one of the famous gangs in Eldorado Park, and now the gang leader wants to get revenge on any Uber or Bolt driver,” said Khobo.
“The Eldorado Park SAPS has issued a warning to Uber and Bolt drivers to avoid accepting requests or pick-ups from Eldorado Park.”
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The SAPS said it does not condone Uber or Bolt drivers breaking the law and will not tolerate any robberies on their watch.
Anyone with any information regarding illegal activities at Eldorado Park can contact the SAPS on 011 946 0300 or 082 444 3001. Alternatively, whistle-blowers who wish to tip off the police anonymously may call the SAPS Crime Stop Hotline on 08600 10111.
