Taxi Driver Assaulted, Passenger Arrested After Fare Dispute in Obertshausen

A passenger's inability to pay led to a violent altercation with a taxi driver in Obertshausen. The driver used pepper spray in self-defense, and the passenger was later arrested.

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2025 October 28 . 7:15 AM

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Dispute between taxi driver and passenger escalates - Taxi Driver Assaulted, Passenger Arrested After Fare Dispute in Obertshausen

A violent dispute between a taxi driver and passenger in Obertshausen, Offenbach district, ended with the passenger's arrest and the driver facing charges of grievous bodily harm. The incident began when the passenger, a 33-year-old man, could not pay the taxi fare. The dispute escalated, leading to a physical altercation. The passenger assaulted the driver, stealing cash from him. The driver, in self-defence, used pepper spray, which affected both the attacker and another passenger. The suspect fled into a nearby residential building but was arrested by police early Saturday morning. Authorities are investigating him on suspicion of robbery. However, the stolen cash remains unrecovered. The suspect's identity is not specified, but recent cases in the area involve a 23-year-old Georgian national in Bayreuth and a 21-year-old in Delitzsch, both linked to significant theft incidents. The violent dispute in Obertshausen has resulted in the passenger's arrest and the driver facing charges. Despite the investigation, the stolen cash has not been recovered. Authorities continue to probe the incident.