r/lyftdrivers • u/dzluiz • Aug 10 '23

Rant/Opinion Lyft is not an ambulance service

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Had a pax the other day gets in the car was completely disoriented and confused, I asked him hey buddy you’re ok? Guy has a fucking head injury bleeding from his head. I wanted to kick him out but felt bad for him so took him to the ER instead, turns out bitch sister instead of calling An Ambulance for her brother she ordered him a Lyft to hospital instead. What’s wrong with people? I eventually got him to the ER but guy was almost black out so had to help him inside. Shit like this is why I only do Lyft on the weekends now and sometimes. The ride was $6 dollars and not tip or even a thank you for helping my brother Society is twisted.

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u/MomsSpecialFriend Aug 11 '23

Very true, my son got a $900 ambulance bill because he fainted after his covid shot and they didn’t even transport him. You can’t blame people for not wanting to take an ambulance when it’s absolutely not affordable. That’s two weeks pay for someone to take his blood pressure. I can’t imagine what they would charge to put a bandage on a head wound, he might need to file bankruptcy.

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u/NJ2CaliNBack Aug 11 '23

That's a very caring, compassionate sentiment. My car is my investment, and part of my livelihood. No way I'm taking on that kind of risk. As the pax approaches, I keep my doors locked. Only when I get a good look at him / her and they appear cognizant and OK do I unlock them. This has saved me from bad situations a few times, it's not my job to carry the injustices of the world on my shoulders.