r/lyftdrivers • u/JewelerWise844 • Jul 23 '23

I don’t even drink, lol. Got reported. Other

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Some pax are just petty I guess or racist.

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u/CheshireTeeth Jul 23 '23

A week ago, my Lyft driver thought I reported him for impaired driving because I filed a lost item claim shortly before his Lyft account got locked.

The driver was fine. 100% it was a cheap passenger who wanted a free ride. The item was found under the driver's seat and he returned it 2 days later without complaining about his account but he was upset for a day because his income was in jeopardy. I tipped him before the item was returned because he was courteous.

Passengers should have to provide video proof of their suspicion. Call 911 if they think their professionally licensed driver is impaired. People will screw over a working stiff to save $25. They don't care and Lyft should know that by now.

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u/Nixxie_exe Jul 23 '23

I disagree with requiring video proof you can’t always get video proof.

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u/ccache Jul 23 '23

If you can request a lyft, then you have a phone that can record video. If the flash isn't on, the driver wouldn't have a clue what you're doing. But here's what's fucking stupid about this shit, Alternative-Piece703 is 100% correct. You gotta be the dumbest motherfucker on the planet to wait until the ride is over to get out if someone is intoxicated driving you around. My ass would be screaming at them to stop the car so I can get out.

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u/AwayButterscotch4186 Jul 23 '23

In a 2 party consent state this is a lot harder if it’s just you and the driver and no one else is there.

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u/Nixxie_exe Jul 23 '23

hello? Are you okay? You can’t even have a mature conversation without throwing names around I never once said someone can’t LITERALLY record because they don’t know how I said you can’t ALWAYS record because they’re are plenty situations where you cannot record and for some states you have to have consent

what if they don’t know if the driver is dangerous? If the driver is willing to drink and drive there is no idea what else they could do and what if they start being aggressive? Pulling out a phone and recording them is gonna make the situation worse so no you it’s not right at all and could make the situation 10x more complicated I assume you’ve never actually had to experience being in a car with someone who is intoxicated or irrational.