Overview
- Miriam Mattova says an Uber driver abruptly ended her Nov. 30 ride after overhearing her mention Israel on a FaceTime call and stated she would not transport Jewish passengers.
- Mattova and her friend filed complaints that night, and she says Uber apologized by email and refunded the fare on Dec. 4.
- Uber Canada says discrimination is prohibited and that it is reviewing the case, with the company telling media it took unspecified “appropriate action.”
- Toronto police confirmed no criminal report was filed, leaving the matter within Uber’s internal processes unless further action is sought.
- Mattova’s lawyer is demanding Uber end its relationship with the driver, while B’nai Brith Canada and other groups call for transparency and data on hate-related incidents, citing a broader rise in reported antisemitism.