Taxi driver takes armed robber on “hell ride”
That’s one way to get rid of robbers…
A shocking new video is making the rounds on social media, showing a taxi driver’s attempt to get rid of armed robbers.
The hair-raising incident, which was caught on a taxi’s dashcam, shows the moment a passenger pulled out his gun, which looks like an attempt to rob the taxi driver.
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The fearless taxi driver quickly decided to turn the table on the robbers.
In an attempt to disempower the robber, the taxi driver slams his foot on the accelerator.
“Shoot me! Shoot me!” the man challenges the robbers as he speeds up the vehicle, taking charge of the incident.
As the vehicle gains momentum, the man vigorously turns the steering wheel swerving from side to side and preventing the would-be robbers from doing anything as they are forced to hold on for dear life.
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The desperate robbers can be heard screaming as they find themselves trapped in the uncontrollable car.
Finally, after the wild ride, the driver slams on the brakes, slowing the vehicle down as it screeches down the street.
Before the vehicle comes to a complete standstill, the driver and the robbers exit the car, leaving everyone wondering what happened next...
Hell ride! https://t.co/DndmVZSbyD pic.twitter.com/yWzlsMsKuI
— SA Trucker (@rsa_trucker) July 24, 2023
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