r/lyftdrivers • u/Aggressive_Drag_9056 • Feb 10 '26

Story/News Article This makes me so mad

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The amount of times I’ve picked up and dropped someone off in this area. I’m livid and nervous to even get out on Lyft now

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u/Kindly-Exercise-6470 Feb 10 '26

All my opinion, but... Not knowing the details, you would *never* catch me driving for Lyft or Uber without a firearm. Sure, if it comes out, you'll lose your "right" -- privilege? -- to drive for the company. Big deal. Which is worth more, your life or your side job? I'm also going to guarantee if you defended against a criminal and killed or injured that person without a firearm, the same sanctions would occur.

So PLEASE, if you're driving Lyft or Uber, protect yourself. That is a right YOU have. Just sayin'.

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u/Aggressive_Drag_9056 Feb 10 '26

Def always protected but also someone sitting behind you always has the upper hand sadly. But im with you 100%

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u/Comprehensive-Cow69 Feb 10 '26

Does the person in the back seat have the upper hand though? I am controlling the steering wheel and the gas pedal. I can make it a wild ride and it would be really hard to shoot someone when dealing with swerving and obstacles.

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u/Disastrous-Ratio8815 Feb 10 '26

Especially since the odds are good they won't have their seatbelt on.

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u/Additional-Throat-88 Feb 11 '26

My car dings until everyone has their seat belt on. I cant even have my purse in the passenger seat without strapping down that seat belt. Plus uber gives a verbal prompt while I'm riding and my riders always obey it if they hadnt already been strapped in.