# Uber Driver Charged for AC

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Podcast: [London News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/london-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573121)
Published: 2026-06-01T07:39:15+00:00
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## Resource

A woman named Paige endured a brutal Uber ride on a 33°C day when her driver refused to turn on the air conditioning—charging her extra for it or insisting she book Uber Comfort instead. The driver allegedly faked turning on the AC by rolling up all windows, turning the car into a sauna, and even dropped her off at the wrong spot because she didn’t pay for the “upgrade.” Paige’s video went viral, sparking outrage online over drivers profiting from basic comfort. Uber apologized, clarified AC is included in all rides, and asked for her trip details to investigate. A simple request for cool air turned into a major service failure—and a lesson for drivers everywhere. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b30a0ed3a12dac11

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