July 2, 2025 at 4:48 pm

Uber Driver Tried To Sneak In A Big Upcharge At The Airport, And Then Just Pretended To Take Her To Her Hotel

by Ben Auxier

Mags with her kids, stranded at the airport

TikTok/magsxmoments

Travel can be such a nightmare, especially when the people you come across decide to be a nightmare.

Like in this video from TikTok user @magsxmoments:

Mags with her kids, stranded at the airport

TikTok/magsxmoments

“So I’m in Palermo, Sicily, right now, and with my two children and all our luggage, and I ordered an Uber to take us to our Airbnb, and it was supposed to be €40.”

Mags with her kids, stranded at the airport

TikTok/magsxmoments

“And when the Uber arrived, he said that it was gonna be an extra €20, and I was like, no, thanks. Uh, so he left without us, cause clearly, you know, we’re still here, but he’s claiming that we’re in the car.”

Mags with her kids, stranded at the airport

TikTok/magsxmoments

“Like, this is a whole other level of petty. He is driving to our Airbnb without us, claiming that we’re there, like, in the car. And I can’t believe that this is happening.”

@magsxmoments

Not the way I wanted my babies to be greeted to a new country after a long flight. @Uber maybe y’all should have a way for both parties to confirm the ride is happening before charging me 🤷🏻‍♀️ #Uber #Scam #MyPoorBabies #JetLag #StoryTime #Sicily #Italy

♬ original sound – Mags

Unfortunately, a scam that’s not uncommon.

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The kids are alright, though.

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You’ve got better options where you’re at.

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Maybe try a local company.

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Safe travels, everybody.

You’ve gotta keep your eye on those rideshare drivers.

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