BYFORD UBER DRIVER CHARGED OVER ALLEGED PASSENGER ASSAULT

Content warning: alleged sexual assault.

A 54 year old Byford man has been charged with unlawful and indecent assault after allegedly assaulting a woman during a late night rideshare trip through Perth’s western suburbs.

WHAT POLICE ALLEGE

WA Police said the woman had booked a rideshare vehicle and was collected in Fremantle about 11.30pm on Wednesday, 23 September 2026.

Detectives allege the driver indecently assaulted her during the journey. Police identified Claremont as the location of the alleged incident.

The matter was reported to police, and the driver was taken into custody in the early hours of Thursday, 24 September.

WHO HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED

The West Australian identified the accused as Pierre Bulimwengu and reported that he was an Uber driver. Its updated report also said he had been banned from working as a driver following the alleged incident.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

Police confirmed the charge and listed him to appear in Perth Magistrates Court on 24 September.

A subsequent court date and plea have not been independently confirmed for this report.

The charge remains an allegation. Bulimwengu has not been convicted in connection with this incident and is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.