DALLAS — An Uber driver who was arrested for sexually assaulting a customer wasn't authorized to work for the company, according to an Uber spokesperson.
Jennifer Mullin, an Uber representative, said the company is conducting an internal investigation into why Talal Ali Chammout was driving for Uber.
Chammout was banned from driving for the ridesharing service after a customer accused Chammout of following her into her residence and sexually assaulting her after picking her up on July 25.
"We take these reports seriously and our thoughts are with the victim," Mullin said in a statement to News 8. "The driver was immediately banned once we learned of the allegations and Uber's safety team is working with the Dallas Police Department on their investigation."
Chammout has a permit to own and operate a limousine service in Dallas. Mullin said that permit complicates the company's investigation of the sexual assault claims.
Records show Chammout worked as a manager for Triple Class Limousines, LLC.
Chammout remained jailed Saturday evening. He was being held on $100,000 bond, jail records show.
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