Dramatic footage has captured the moment an Uber driver was repeatedly punched in the face by another motorist in an apparent road rage clash.
Footage captured on a mobile phone shows the Uber driver and another man, who a witness said was a black cab driver, wrestling in the street in King’s Cross.
The violence was allegedly sparked by a small crash between their vehicles near to the British Library.
Ignoring the growing queue of frustrated drivers in Midland Road, they grapple with each another in the road.
Steve McNamara, general secretary of the Licensed Taxi Drivers Association, said: “We’re not sure at this stage that it is definitely a taxi driver involved and we don’t know what happened.
Minicab booking app Uber confirmed one of its drivers was involved in the incident.
A spokesman said in a statement: “We’ve had many reports in recent months from licensed drivers who use our app and have been on the receiving end of violent, threatening or intimidating behaviour from black cab drivers. It’s completely unacceptable and we take it very seriously.
“The Uber partner-driver in this video has spoken to the police about this incident and we will assist with the investigation.”
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “Officers attended and a 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault.
“Obviously no one wants to see this sort of behaviour on our streets: regardless of who’s involved, it’s unacceptable and we don’t condone it in any way.
