Uber Driver Allegedly Nods Off While Driving From Hoboken To Verona

A Livingston woman is alleging that a livery driver from Uber almost fell asleep while driving her and some friends from Hoboken to Verona.

The woman told Verona police that the group had to wake their driver up several times during the trip, which took place around 2:36 a.m. on June 28.

She added that he was driving in an erratic manner which caused other drivers to make defensive moves to avoid hitting them.

The woman gave police the driver’s license plate number and a description of the vehicle.

Verona police checked the area with negative results.

Uber, a nationwide carpooling app that connects ride seekers to privately operating drivers, has faced stiff criticism from several governmental entities and taxi driver unions, as well as allegations of unsafe business practices.

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Other local leaders such as Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer have supported the idea of legalizing and regulating rideshare services like Uber.

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