A TikTok video circulating online shows a woman sitting in the back of an Uber in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, filming what she described as “one of many strange Uber experiences”.
According to the video description, the Uber driver appears to be steering the vehicle using his foot instead of his hands while driving. The clip has been shared under hashtags including #uber, #riyadh, and #travel, with the creator labelling it a “Unique Uber Experience in Riyadh”.
The short video shows the driver seated normally, but with his foot raised onto the steering wheel, controlling the direction of the car while the passenger films from the rear seat.
DM Commentary
Foot steering might look “impressive” to some, but from a safety perspective, it raises serious concerns. For passengers, behaviour like this instantly undermines trust — regardless of the country or driving culture.
For drivers, this is a reminder that anything filmed can end up online, and actions that seem harmless or playful can quickly be viewed as reckless once shared publicly. Ride-hailing platforms rely heavily on trust, ratings, and perception — clips like this damage confidence not just in one driver, but in the wider service.
It also highlights a wider issue seen globally: passengers increasingly documenting unusual or unsafe driving behaviour. Whether you’re behind the wheel in London, Liverpool, or Riyadh, professionalism matters — especially when a phone camera is always pointed your way.
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