A Calgary Uber driver recently found himself the target of a racist rant from a passenger, with the disturbing interaction caught on video and shared widely on social media. The video begins with driver Mandeep Sehgal picking up the passenger, who immediately begins questioning Sehgal about his background and immigration status. Sehgal, who was born in India, is taken aback by the passenger’s insistent and judgmental line of questioning.
In the video, Sehgal confronts the passenger about his discriminatory behavior, questioning why he feels the need to know about his immigration status. Despite Sehgal’s attempts to diffuse the situation, the passenger continues to make derogatory comments and swear at him. Eventually, Sehgal decides to pull over and asks the passenger to exit the vehicle, telling him “you can get out here, on your land.”
The incident has sparked outrage online, with many condemning the passenger’s behavior as unacceptable and racist. Speaking to Global News about the encounter, Sehgal expressed his surprise and disappointment at the passenger’s actions, stating that he initially thought the passenger was joking. The video has since been viewed tens of thousands of times, shining a light on the prevalence of racism and discrimination in society.
To watch the full video of the racist encounter and hear Sehgal’s perspective on the incident, visit Global News’ website. The troubling incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of confronting and condemning racist behavior in all its forms.
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Video “Racist rant against Calgary Uber driver captured on video” was uploaded on 10/29/2024 to Youtube Channel Global News