Love Island Star Reveals Creepy Uber Driver’s Disturbing Behavior

A contestant from Love Island shares that she tends to steer clear of conversations with Uber drivers following an uncomfortable encounter where one individual stalked her on Instagram and showed up at her residence later that same evening.

On their way home after spending an evening out with a companion in Manchester, Anna-May Robey noticed that the Uber driver began behaving unusually.

22-year-old former Islander shared his account of stopping the car, looking her up on Instagram, and then proposing a refund for the journey.

Back in 2023, when I graced the screens of ITV during season 9, little did I know that the chills would linger long after the final credits rolled. After being safely returned home, the eerie vibes only intensified, Anna-May.

Just 20 minutes post being left behind, here I am, an ardent enthusiast hailing from the city of Swansea but currently residing in bustling Manchester, asserting that I got a phone call from none other than my previous ride’s mysterious figure.

Anna-May, who departed the villa after only nine days following her elimination, asserts that the Uber driver subsequently requested her to descend since he had something for her.

In a flustered state, Anna-May admits that she followed the driver’s instructions to descend to a lower level, then ended the call and prevented further contact by blocking his phone number.

Following her distribution of the video on TikTok to her 76,300 followers, the dedicated content creator expressed feelings of being unsettled, while some commentators opined that the driver’s actions possibly infringed upon data privacy regulations.

Uber described the reported occurrence as completely unjustifiable, and they are actively looking into the matter at present.

The celebrity, who’s known for being on reality shows, acknowledges that an occurrence from September the previous year still unnerves her to such an extent that she minimizes conversations with drivers and makes it a point to usually journey with a companion for enhanced security reasons.

As a nightlife enthusiast, I found myself indulging in some festivities recently. Afterward, I wisely opted for an Uber ride to ensure a safe journey back home. My residence is an independent apartment dwelling.

In the Uber, I had a conversation with the driver. It seems he might have recognized my name during the booking process, as he inquired about my profession.

Later, he inquired about my Instagram handle. After that, he parked his vehicle and inspected it [my Instagram account]. Subsequently, he mentioned that he would reimburse me for the cost of the trip.

Reflecting on the situation, I recall having the thought, ‘that seemed unusual’, but being under the influence of alcohol, I likely didn’t give it much further thought. My focus may not have been as sharp as it would be when I’m sober.

I stepped into my place and got some McDonald’s or similar [delivery] through Deliveroo. After that, I received a call from an unknown number, assuming it was my food delivery, I picked up the call.

The individual who drove me in an Uber mentioned that he had recently dropped me off and was standing outside, stating he had something for me.

‘I was like ‘OK, I’ll be down now’, but obviously I didn’t go down, I just blocked the number.’

Anna-May expresses being startled after discovering that the Uber driver seemed to have a lot of information about her personal life.

At that moment, Anna-May felt quite startled upon receiving his call, as she found herself wondering, “How did he manage to obtain my phone number?

It struck me as quite unsettling to realize that he had access to details like my address, phone number, and name, all due to Uber providing him with so much personal information about me.

‘I don’t know if he knew that I lived on my own or not.’

In my recent post, I proudly shared an eye-opening video experience I had while using Uber. To my relief, I later learned that the Uber Safety Team took notice and actively engaged with the driver involved in the incident for a thorough investigation.

As a diehard fan, I can’t help but share this intriguing detail: A 22-year-old sensation confided in me that the safety crew relayed a fascinating tale. Apparently, the driver reportedly retraced his steps to her apartment, retrieved an earring she had left behind on the back seat, and dialed her up to return it!

However she claims she had not left an earring in his vehicle and believes it was a ‘lie’.

Previously employed as a payroll administrator, Anna-May stated that she didn’t leave any earrings or other items in the backseat of her vehicle.

I remember which earrings I put on before leaving the house, and they are still here with me now. Even if I had been wearing them when we met, it’s unlikely he would have noticed them at that particular moment.

‘I was quite annoyed actually because I knew that was a lie.

It’s clear that he’s not telling the truth when he claims I left my earring at the back of the car. Since he was untruthful, what was his true intention behind this falsehood?

‘He wouldn’t need to lie really if I had actually left something in the back of the car.’

Anna-May mentioned that the Uber driver who was accountable for their incident has now been prevented from transporting her again in future journeys. However, she remains apprehensive about what could have transpired had she descended the stairs on her own as he had asked.

In essence, Anna-May stated that Uber did not go beyond their initial action. They merely informed her that the driver was prohibited from picking her up.

They mentioned that if you find yourself in an Uber with someone who was booked by another account, yet they show up, you have the right to decline and receive a refund. However, it’s important to note that you might not recognize them, should the situation arise.

It seems they didn’t go as far as necessary in my opinion. It’s not right since if someone has made a mistake once, it could potentially happen to anyone, and there’s always the chance of recurrence.

‘I believe he should no longer hold that position, at least from my perspective. It’s possible for anyone to make mistakes and we can never predict the consequences.’

Following the upload of the video on TikTok, it swiftly gained popularity with more than 32,400 views, likes, comments, and reshares.

One user commented: ‘Sure that’s a breach of Data protection.. he can’t keep your details babe.’

Another wrote: ‘I’d lie about my job and never tell anyone you live alone!’

Another delivery person, whom I believe obtained my phone number through the app, repeatedly tried to contact me via calls and WhatsApp messages, finding it amusing.

The Love Island celebrity admits that her journey has influenced her approach to traveling, as she now tries to arrange rides home with a friend whenever possible using services like Uber.

Anna-May expressed that the experience has completely transformed her method of traveling via Uber. Now, she tends to minimize conversations with drivers, and if possible, she prefers to take an Uber ride home accompanied by a friend.

‘I would say be careful what you share, and if you can, get in an Uber with a friend.

They keep tabs on things and I believe Uber takes great strides in ensuring their rides are as secure as possible. After all, Uber is well-known for its safety features through the app.

It seems unlikely that this is Uber; rather, it appears to be an individual who happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Unfortunately, there are instances where people exploit situations, such as transporting young women after a night out, for ill-intentioned purposes.

Uber have described the incident as ‘unacceptable’ and say they are continuing to ‘investigate’.

An Uber representative stated that the situation, as it’s been presented, is completely unacceptable to us, and we are actively looking into the matter at this time.

For those employing the Uber app, adherence to our Community Guidelines is mandatory. Violating these rules may lead to losing the privilege to use the app.

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2025-01-21 12:34

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