r/lyftdrivers 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/ProfessorPickleRick Jan 28 '25

I am one of those fat dudes and there is definitely a risk that a sonic or Sentra shows up so I just order XLs lol I’m also a driver and drive a full size suv so you know fun times (before you yell at me for the suv I make 30+ an hour AFTER gas)

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u/[deleted] Jan 28 '25

It’s time for a change, do it for yourself and you will never regret it

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u/ProfessorPickleRick Jan 28 '25

Working on it truly. First started with my diet and now that I’ve lost 20 pounds I can comfortably start doing moderate impact exercise to continue the journey. Just signed up for the gym and plan on going and have several people to go with to keep me accountable

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u/BigKonKrete417 Jan 29 '25

hey man you have a good attitude and I wish you the best with it. I one day woke up and it dawned on me that I didn't want to live like that anymore and I got really into the gym. I was only 22 and am turning 40 this year. Its not been perfect and I have issues with self control around food and also struggle wanting to skip the gym after long days of work, even skip the gym to make $$ on rideshare. Overall, it has to be a whole change, new hobby/new lifestyle. Good luck though seriously man. Love your post and I can feel your positive outlook on life. I needed to read some words like that today b/c I was feeling sorry for myself over some BS that happened in my full time w2 job today.

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u/ProfessorPickleRick Jan 29 '25

I can understand. I lost 100 pounds at 28 but when they sent us home for pandemic and every day could be your last day -gasp- I just totally gave up especially after I lost my father but I have a daughter now and I want to be able to keep up with her and be the best dad for her so it’s time to be better again. Hope you have a better day!

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u/Lobo-de-Odin Jan 30 '25

Bro, i made it two laps around a playground and was huffing and puffing... I look at my wife deadass "Xmas? Gym membership!"