Jewish Passenger Ejected From Warsaw Taxi Over Star of David Amid Antisemitic Abuse

A disturbing incident of antisemitism occurred in Warsaw when a taxi driver demanded a Jewish passenger exit his vehicle after noticing the Star of David necklace she wore. The passenger, who booked the ride through the Bolt app, reported that the driver, speaking Russian, refused to continue the trip upon realizing she was Jewish. During the confrontation, the driver hurled severe antisemitic insults, accusing her of "killing people" and calling Jews "animals, not humans." He also reportedly tried to preach to her during the ride, labeling her refusal to listen as a "provocation" before forcing her out of the taxi.

The passenger shared her experience on Facebook, stating the driver admitted he would not have accepted the booking had he known her identity in advance. The video of the incident sparked outrage on social media, with calls for ride-hailing companies to take responsibility for their drivers' conduct. This episode adds to a growing number of reports from Jewish and Israeli travelers facing hostility and service refusals abroad in recent years.