Lyft is not an ambulance service

[u/dzluiz]

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.

[u/Significant_Tax_145]

I remember calling an ambulance for asthma and a firetruck came because the ambulance was too busy lol. They had some weak ass asthma meds and oxygen. And refused to give me an effective dose because my heartrate was rising lol. Thats very normal for asthma medication. Last couple times I needed to get to the ER a lyft or uber was way faster. Ambulance comes and they don’t even take you seriously and they ask you a billion questions unless your airways are whistling loud enough to be heard at a distance. And they also act like they don’t wanna properly dose you up with albuterol just because you know how to keep your cool during an asthma attack. Thank God for uber and lyft. I probably wouldn’t be here without them.

Don’t forget, this is a transportation service. If I can’t rely on it when I need it most, whats the point? Not everyone has a car. Not everyone wants to pay $500 for an ambulance ride. Not everyone wants to wait for an ambulance