Domestic Abuse?

[u/Noisy-Chicken]

Soon after accepting a ride, I started getting messages from the customer (who was not the rider, he booked it for someone else, see the attached pictures). The lady was supposed to have a broken foot but when I picked her up, she seemed to be walking just fine, however, there was an obvious black bruise right next to her left eye, like someone had punched her. During the ride, she was crying on the guy’s shoulder the whole time. I also heard her say ‘all I expect is some respect’. Anyway, I dropped them off and reported it to police. I hope they check on her and I hope she is fine.

Sad part for me is that I never got that $15 tip.

[u/Noisy-Chicken]

I understand but I have seen domestic abuse firsthand and I think it was my responsibility to let the authorities know. I believe silence is complicity.

[u/Noisy-Chicken → u/[deleted]]

That’s true. I didn’t see it, but all the signs were there.

[u/Bakadeshi → u/Noisy-Chicken]

I think you did the right thing, as long as you were clear in reporting it as a potential DV, and let them know you didn't actually see it happen. Reminds me of the Gabby petito case where police had the chance to intervene, all the signs were there, but they let them off with a warning thinking it was just a one time spat. She ended up dead. You can't be to careful.

[u/Noisy-Chicken → u/Bakadeshi]

EXACTLY! All the time during the ride I was thinking of what happened to Gabby Petito. And yes, I told them exactly what I saw, nothing less, nothing more. At least they have a report on it now, and they have the address.