'I'M SCARED TO DRIVE FOR LYFT': A Chicago driver says while she was trying to confirm the identity of a passenger, the passenger cursed at her and punched her in the head, face, back and shoulder. The driver said the passenger then lunged forward, grabbed the steering wheel, which resulted in the car crashing.
The San Francisco-based rideshare company Lyft is facing 17 major new lawsuits filed by passengers and drivers, including aresident, who are survivors of sexual assault or victims of physical assault that allegedly occurred while using Lyft.
Grant then attempted to confirm the passenger's identity during that time, and said that the passenger was intoxicated. According to Grant, the assault left her with back pain, which interfered with her ability to drive. She says this has impacted her ability to provide for herself and her kids."After losing my job due to the, a friend told me about driving for Lyft so I could continue to pay my bills and take care of my two sons," said Grant. "This whole incident has affected me mentally, financially, and emotionally. I’m scared to look at my mirror because the scar reminds me of being attacked.
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