Civil court in Cairo commander Today, Wednesday, June 24, Uber Egypt decided to pay 10 million Egyptian pounds (201,490 US dollars) in compensation to the family of Habiba Al-Shamaa, who died after jumping from a moving Uber car in February 2024 for fear of being kidnapped.
The hanger Sustainable He was seriously injured and died weeks later, in a case that sparked widespread public outrage and renewed concerns about passenger safety on ride-hailing apps in Egypt.
While the court to rule In favor of the Shamaa family against Uber Egypt, the lawsuit filed against Uber, the company’s American parent company, was rejected for procedural reasons.
The family had the candle to request 100 million pounds ($2 million) in compensation, claiming that the two companies bear responsibility for what happened.
The case dates back to February 21, 2024, when Al-Shamaa booked a ride through the Uber app. Prosecutors said that she jumped from the moving car on the highway after fearing that the driver would try to kidnap her.
He was the driver Later He was arrested, convicted in a separate criminal trial and sentenced to 5 years in prison.
The case became one of Egypt’s highest-profile public safety issues in 2024, sparking widespread debate about passenger protection and accountability on passenger transportation platforms. In the wake of the accident, calls increased for stronger safety measures and oversight of transportation apps operating in Egypt.