Jewish community hesitant to use Uber, advocacy group reports Uber responds that it is in ‘listening mode’

The Jewish community in Canada is expressing fear of using Uber due to reports of driver mistreatment and antisemitism, prompting Esther Mordechai of Canadian Women Against Antisemitism to demand accountability from the rideshare company. Several incidents involving Jewish riders being denied service or mistreated have been reported. An Uber spokesperson acknowledged these experiences and stated the company is in “listening mode” to improve safety and communication with the Jewish community. Mordechai emphasized the urgent need for Uber to ensure all passengers are safe and treated fairly, warning against the normalization of hate.

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