Police search for fake Uber driver who picked up college students

FORT WORTH, Texas -- Campus police at Texas Christian University are warning students to be on the lookout for a man who is impersonating an Uber taxi driver, reports CBS DFW.

Police say the man approached two women just before 2 a.m. Sunday morning, said his Uber fare did not show up, and asked if they wanted a ride.

The women told police that the driver began making indecent comments as they rode in his dark-colored, four-door sedan.

When the women demanded he pull over, the driver allegedly tried to hug one of them as they escaped the car.

Police have not said if they have identified a suspect in the case.

In a statement to CBS DFW, Uber said passengers should only use drivers hailed directly through the ride service's app.

"Uber driver partners are prohibited from accepting street hails," the company said. "All trips must be requested through the app. This is for the safety of the rider and driver since the app includes a number of safety features."

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