ABC News’ Kyra Phillips reports on how female Lyft and Uber drivers are facing harassment and assault from passengers and how the apps are responding.
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Don’t drive at night you will get less issues
This is absolutely horrific and aggravating.
Omg! Thank you for reporting on this. I have been attacked 2x both on Lyft and I no longer deal with lyft after they said "we will not pair you with this person again". It's ridiculous and us as the drivers are not safe.
^there should be an option for choosing same gender riders only/ vice versa. Like if I was a Uber driver I would want a option to only accept rides by other women . Less chances of a bad situation . And as a woman I’d like having the option of only being driven by women if there are enough in an area
You are expendable, the RIDESHARE companies could care less about you…
Lyft & Uber don’t give AF about their drivers…THEY ONLY CARE ABOUT MONEY 💵!! IF they conducted extensive background checks more than 1/2 of the drivers & riders would NOT be approved!!!
Their was a woman that was a Lyft driver. She accepted a pickup even though she felt uneasy about the name of the passenger. She picks up 2 guys and as she gets closer to the drop-off location she starts to get suspicious!! The location is out in the middle of nowhere, very little lighting, no buildings around just a bad wooded area! The 2 men try to attack/rob her she got her GUN & started shooting!! She reported the incident to Lyft…they FIRED her & DEACTIVATED her account!!!!
in NC THERE IS NO ASSISTANVE WE WERE TOLD OUR SOB STORY DOESNT COUNT.
If anything this speaks more to us as a society than it does to Uber or Lyft. 3000 assaults in one year!? We need to better educate our children so they don't grow up and do these horrible acts!
This is a really good piece. I wish they would have also mentioned men getting harassed and tried to get a legitimate response from one of the companies.
My family doesn't want me to go out by myself just when they go out I can't do that because they don't go anywhere but to one place.
I have to go with public transportation but I would like to try Uber or Lyft but not after this either way I'm being robbed
Why am I not surprised by this.
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If the trash can’t obey the rules …. 2a will fix it
i seriously thought about driving for uber or lyft but even with camera's i just think its way too dangerous for women to do. its dangerous for men too ! so scary. i really need the job too because of severe back pain. the only thing i can do without pain is sit so idk wat im gonna do
In other words it's the same old, same old for women.
What about protecting male drivers from female perpetrators?
Why is this ok?
Stronger policies are good but what about the women in society????……If lyft drivers are facing these kinds of harrassments then what about those without a voice?America must stay away from gender politics and feminism and return to politics of equality for all.No ,man wants argue with women they rather protect them than having a weight lifting contest….Your age,gender or political views will not stop a rapist,it stops when men see other men protecting women….period
America and Western Countries are much to worried about the women in the world,who are protected or those who wear a hijab.They forget about sexual abuse in America why is this?Women in America or Western Countries are made to believe being naked is freedom when in fact it is an invite to predators…..
It’s always the heavier girls being assaulted huh
Uber/Lyft don't even allow to carry pepper spray.Even as a man i have a pepper spray and taser
Sad part is Uber doesnt protect the driver. They only listen costumers. Just close driver account one by one. These companies will close down soon. Or better companies will come out n take their business. Its just sad they dont protect their drivers
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Uber is still very safe. These stories are the exceptions, not the rule. Stop trying to scare people! I’m unsubscribing from this channel. This story is just wrong and misleading.
This is bullshit story that is intent on destroying Uber. I drive for them and they’re a great company. Driving is risky no matter what. Uber does everything it can to help us stay safe. Every driving job has its risks. Why are the stats comparing against all driving jobs?
Uber AND lyft dose NOT pay enough
I understand you gotta pay the bills. But ladies be safe out here. Always Put yourself first.
If you scared don’t do it
What about the male drivers facing SA and harassment?
The company is liable
I thought they were in the back seat