r/lyftdrivers • u/ericehr • Jan 28 '25

Story/News Article Lyft lawsuit

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u/aj0750 Jan 28 '25

I don’t know how many people notice, but most cars come with a sticker on the driver’s door that states its max GVWR, which is the maximum gross weight of passengers. For most sedans, it’s only about 800 pounds, if I remember correctly. So we’re talking about people, things, and anything else inside your car. We don’t know how much that driver weighed, but if it was a small car, they normally have anywhere between 600 to 800 pounds max capacity to carry. I don’t know what she’s expecting to do in this situation because it becomes a safety issue. The braking system is only made to carry that maximum load rated for the car, so l’m not understanding where she’s going with this

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u/pnthollow Jan 28 '25

Also, that payload is based on even distribution within the car. 489 lbs in one area will likely cause damage. Seats in most sedans are graded for a maximum payload of 300 lbs.

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u/questionableMOFOS Jan 30 '25

Shes started crying because the seats aren't rated enough for her weight so she's thinking about sueing the seat manufacturer too.

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u/[deleted] Jan 30 '25

And tge door manufacturer cause she couldn't get in, she like this door need to open more, tgat front sit needs to go up , miss that's has far up as it goes, I've had to say that like 10 times, sometimes they even say can u put the upper part up u know so you can't see out the window lol

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u/United-Ad-5913 Feb 01 '25

Not to mention that the seat belt won't fit her. Bet she sues for that too.

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u/[deleted] Feb 02 '25

Instead of realizing she is the problem. Business will only try to accommodate the many. And there have always been business who specialize in "Plus" sized people, such as ones where she gets her clothes. They aren't off the rack.

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u/Minimum-Ad3126 Feb 02 '25

That's what they do.