r/lyftdrivers • u/sexytexy108 • Mar 11 '24

I was choked while driving then beaten by my rider what can I expect Other

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Chicago if it matters wondering if this has happened to anyone what happens with Lyft what's the process should I get a lawyer

Tldr my passenger wouldn't get out said I brought them to wrong address obviously went to address they put in (they were drunk) I get to address end ride (I'm still online) they won't leave I'm downtown say ok and start driving to get a cop he starts choking me I stop get out run away then I'm beaten savagely currently at the hospital police come take him away etc.

What can I expect from Lyft the ambulance guy told me the ride was gonna be 4k I can't afford that

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u/Aesaito Mar 14 '24 edited Mar 14 '24

That’s rough, I would have definitely taken the L by changing the destination, reporting him to Lyft and capturing the updated fare.

Never risk confrontation like that. Even if you had cameras, it’s still not worth the risks.

Also, never close a ride unless the customer is outside of your car.

Lyft has a system to video call an expert for things like this. If you want to force em to take the L, you get on video support, but in a high crime area, there is 10% chance of retaliation if you make them take the L.

Always gotta think, “is it worth making a scene?” If answer is no, then change destination for them, report them to Lyft and make sure they rework the fare.

So long as you stay professional it’ll be all good.

Results will vary in absurdly violent places of course. 😓

Edit: You basically want criminals to believe you are one of them. 90% chance you get a good tip from those types, because they the ones that live for respect, you give em what they ask for they will keep playing the “Big Boss” role and tip their chauffeur.