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Uber passenger falls asleep in car, racks up $171 bill (Video)

WASHINGTON — Ever wondered what would happen if you fall asleep on an Uber ride?

One D.C. man learned the hard way.

Mekele Baucom, the Uber rider who fell asleep in the car, told WTOP’s television news partner, NBC Washington that he was billed $171 for what he intended to be a one-mile trip home. Instead, his Uber driver took him on a 71-mile ride.

Watch the video below:

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