Some Lyft and Uber horror stories include situations where the GPS fails. For example, an Uber driver followed the GPS directions which led them to a really bad neighborhood in the middle of the night. The passenger was terrified. Also, there have been incidents where the driver cancelled at the last minute when the passenger was in a hurry, leaving them stranded. There was also a case where a Lyft driver's car had a lot of mechanical problems during the ride, like the brakes making strange noises, which made the passenger fear for their safety.
I heard of a case where an Uber driver drove way too fast. The passenger was constantly worried about getting into an accident. It was a really nerve - wracking experience just sitting in the car.
One unacceptable behavior is being too noisy and rowdy. It can distract the driver and make the ride unpleasant for others. Another is eating messy foods that can leave a mess in the car. And of course, any form of inappropriate physical contact or behavior is completely unacceptable.
I once had a long Uber ride from New York to Boston. The driver was a retired history teacher. He told me all about the historical sites we passed along the way. It was like a mobile history lesson.
I did have a memorable long - distance Uber ride. I was traveling from a small town to a big city. The driver had a lot of local knowledge. He showed me some hidden gems along the way, places that I would have never known about if not for him. He also told me some funny anecdotes about the area which made the ride truly unforgettable.
Passengers can stay safe by being observant. Notice the car's condition when it arrives. If it looks really sketchy, like it has tinted windows that are too dark or it's really dirty inside, it might be a red flag. And during the ride, if the driver is acting in a way that makes you uncomfortable, like being overly aggressive or asking inappropriate questions, you should firmly ask them to stop. If they don't, end the ride as soon as possible. You can also use the Lyft safety features, like the emergency button if things get really bad.
Well, perhaps in one story the Uber vehicle has some sort of mechanical failure that puts the passenger in real danger. For example, the brakes stop working while on a busy highway. And in the second story, it could be that the driver has some sort of ulterior motive and tries to abduct the passenger by taking them to an isolated area instead of the destination.
One horror story could be a passenger who was extremely drunk and started vomiting all over the car. The smell was so bad that the driver had to stop the ride immediately and spend a long time cleaning up. It not only cost the driver time but also money for the cleaning supplies.
One horror story could be when an Uber driver got into an accident, but the insurance company tried to deny the claim by saying it was a pre - existing condition with the vehicle, even though the driver had no knowledge of it. It left the driver with a huge repair bill.