Picture this: you’re home alone, you trip, and suddenly, you’re dealing with a broken foot. The local doctors are closed, and you can’t drive. What do you do? Call an ambulance and wait for hours, or hail an Uber? One young woman in Australia found herself in this exact situation, and her decision has sparked a fiery debate. Let’s dive into her story.
The Unfortunate Incident
The Dreaded Rug Trip
The Painful Realization
The Healthcare Dilemma
The Unconventional Solution
The Surprised Uber Driver
The Unexpected Conflict
The Hospital Arrival
The Diagnosis and Treatment
The Neighbour’s Verdict ⚖️
The Final Reveal
Broken Foot, Uber Ride, and a Moral Dilemma: Who’s in the Wrong?
In a world where we often have to make quick decisions, this young woman’s choice to take an Uber to the hospital with a broken foot has stirred up a whirlwind of opinions. The Uber driver felt it wasn’t his job to transport injured passengers, and even a neighbour agreed, calling her ‘irresponsible’. But was she really? Or was she just a victim of circumstance, trying to get medical help in the most efficient way possible? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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NTA “too much to ask from him”, you are paying him for his service, he isn’t doing you a favor. You weren’t bleeding in the car or asking him to help you from car to the door. All he needed to do was drive. How on earth would you even break your leg in the car and blame him for it?
Taking an Uber to the ER: NTA or ESH?
NTA! Uber driver went above and beyond for an Australian.
NTA. Taking a taxi to the ER is totally normal
NTA. Uber driver and neighbor are both crazy
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NTA: Ambulances are expensive and should be reserved for emergencies.
Using Uber instead of an ambulance for a broken foot
Uber to ER for broken foot: NTA, reasonable or overreacting?
NTA at all. Uber was the safest option, neighbor’s suggestion risky.
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NTA. Bad Uber driver ruins dramatic ER ride. Healing vibes
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NTA. Uber guy overreacted during dramatic ER ride.
NTA for taking a cab to ER, driver’s BS about journey!
NTA. Drama queens and an Uber ride with a broken foot.
Taxis vs. Uber: Who’s to blame for ER confusion?
NTA this is normal. Are good samaritans sued in Australia?
NTA. You made the right call with Uber for non-emergency care.
“NTA. You took control of your injury, 1 star a**hole driver.”
NTA: Non-US resident shares experience with Uber driver’s overreaction
Uber driver saves the day, NTA mom gets props!
NTA. Uber driver’s refusal to help made situation worse
Responsible move! Uber driver needs an attitude adjustment
NTA: Uber driver worried about blame for ER drop-off.
Sensible decision to get to the hospital without an ambulance
Taking an Uber to the hospital: NTA, not the a**hole!
Uber driver confronts passenger for going to hospital with broken foot
Uber ride to ER for broken foot: NTA vs ambulance
NTA: Uber driver refused to take passenger to the ER
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NTA: Lawsuit over injury in cab to hospital? Really?
NTA. Uber: The New Ambulance Service
NTA for not calling ambulance for broken foot.
NTA for taking Uber to the hospital instead of an ambulance
NTA: Logical choice to take Uber to ER with broken foot
NTA: Uber was a fine substitute, no need for an ambulance.
Driver uncomfortable with injured passenger, lacked communication and empathy.
NTA. Taking an Uber to the ER helps save lives
Responsible move: NTA avoids ambulance for non-life-threatening injury
Annoyed Uber driver expects blanket for pet-friendly ride
No tip for a broken foot? That’s a harsh review!
NTA. Responsible decision to not waste ambulance resources.
NTA for calling Uber instead of ambulance, lazy driver?
Empathy for the driver’s skepticism and concern in a sensitive situation
NTA: Uber ride to ER, like getting a lift from a bud
NAH. Uber driver concerned about liability, but still a dick. ♀️
Driver’s refusal for ambulance: NTA for taking Uber to ER
NTA. Uber is cheaper than ambulance for broken foot.
No ambulance needed, but who’s to blame?
Uber saves the day! NTA gets a free ride to ER
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When waiting for an ambulance is just too damn long
Taking a taxi to the hospital vs. Uber: Who’s responsible?
Uber driver’s fear of liability causes dramatic ER ride. NAH.
Ambulances are for emergencies, not broken feet. NTA!
NTA for taking Uber to ER, driver TA for not helping!
NTA: Australian’s experience with ambulance wait times and negligent Uber driver.
NTA: Uber driver should have known about passenger’s injury
Angry passenger criticizes Uber driver’s lack of knowledge and culture
NTA for taking an Uber to the ER with a broken foot
Uber saves the day for broken-footed Aussie, no drama here
Ambulance delay leads to painful Uber ride to ER
