A 29-year-old London man is facing several charges after police allege he sexually assaulted a teenage girl he picked up as a passenger while driving for a ride-hailing service. Police allege the driver diverted from the route, and took the girl to a parking lot near Deveron Crescent and Commissioners Road East and sexually assaulted her. The accused is charged with sexual assault, invitation to sexual touching under 16, and sexual interference with a person under 16, police said. Accused was driving for Uber, company saysWhile London police did not state which ride-hailing service the accused was driving for, Uber confirmed to CBC News that it was their platform. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement"The London Police Service reminds the public to verify vehicle and driver information when using ride‑share services," they said in a statement.

Source: CBC News February 27, 2026 00:41 UTC