An Uber driver has been caught red-handed scrolling through social media while driving a passenger home from Melbourne Airport.

The alarming incident was captured on camera by passenger Jack Saville, 20, who said he first took notice after the car began swerving on the freeway.

WATCH VIDEO ABOVE: Uber driver caught scrolling TikTok while driving.

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The footage shows the driver scrolling through the social media platform while behind the wheel, putting both himself and his passenger at risk.

After noticing the driver’s actions he confronted him about the dangerous behaviour.

“Are you watching TikTok?” Saville can be heard asking the driver in the footage.

The Uber driver was caught scrolling through social media behind the wheel. Credit: 7NEWS

The driver appeared to laugh off the serious safety concern.

Saville said he felt unsafe in the car.

“I told him ‘this isn’t funny. I’m actually quite uncomfortable with what you’re doing’,” he said.

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Saville said the driver stopped using TikTok after he spoke up but continued to “play around” with other apps on his phone for the rest of the drive.

Uber has confirmed it will review the driver’s account following the incident.

A Melbourne passenger has captured the shocking moment their Uber driver was caught red-handed scrolling through social media behind the wheel. The driver's response has left people furious. Credit: 7NEWS

The ride-sharing company has strict policies prohibiting drivers from using mobile phones while operating vehicles with passengers on board.

But Saville also revealed it wasn’t the first serious incident he’d been involved in while riding in an Uber.

Just six months ago, Saville said he was involved in a serious car accident while riding as a passenger after his Uber crashed into a parked car, leaving him with minor injuries.

“You have to be aware at all times,” he said.