Watch jokers take to London streets as Uber drivers – in a Challenger tank
A pair of pranksters have gone viral on social media with a video showing them offering Uber rides – in a Challenger tank.
Josh Pieters and Archie Manners, both 29, made their way around the streets of London picking up unsuspecting customers – all of which were left stunned and a little bewildered by their choice of ‘wheels’.
The video opens by explaining that there are 3 million Uber drivers worldwide and around 15 million rides a day, but unbelievably not a single tank in use – until now.
Josh signed up as an Uber driver, before hiring the tank to ferry people around the capital.
Sitting on top of the armoured vehicle, Josh calls out to random strangers in an attempt to identify his first fare.
He has to ring to speak to the customer on the phone to convince them that their Uber is really a tank.
Crowds of people stop and watch them on their way, and the tank soon makes its way past Buckingham Palace.
After dropping off their first customer, Josh and his pals pick up Daniel and Indy – and there’s a mixed reception to being whisked round the capital in a battle vehicle that weighs more than 60 tonnes.
But, the highlight of the day has to be when the pair pick up a bride and groom on their way to church to be married.
People on buses, in black cabs and on the street stop to wave before the couple jump off ready for their big day – and yes, they did make it on time.
Social media users were quick to comment:
One said, “I love how he just casually pulls up near Buckingham Palace with a tank.”
Another replied, “Let me get this straight: they drove a tank around Buckingham Palace? How is England so chill?”
While a further user commented, “You really made their wedding become more memorable.”