Well, there was this Uber ride where the driver was constantly on his phone while driving, not paying full attention to the road. It was really scary for the passenger. And then, in a Lyft, a passenger once had a driver who was playing extremely loud and offensive music without asking. It made for a very unpleasant journey. Some passengers have also reported that they were taken on a much longer route than necessary by the drivers, which is not only a horror story in terms of feeling scammed but also in terms of safety as they were in the car for longer than expected.
A common horror story involves Uber and Lyft drivers being overly aggressive or rude. For example, a passenger might get in the car and the driver starts yelling at them for no reason. There have also been cases where the vehicle was in a really bad condition. I heard of a Lyft ride where the car smelled like mold and there were stains all over the seats. Also, there are stories of drivers not respecting the passengers' privacy. A passenger might be on a private call and the driver starts eavesdropping and making comments. These kinds of experiences can be really dreadful for passengers using Uber and Lyft.
One horror story is when a passenger got into an Uber and the driver started driving erratically, running red lights. The passenger was terrified and had to demand the driver stop immediately. Another is where a Lyft passenger found the driver was smoking inside the vehicle which made the ride very uncomfortable.
Some passengers have reported that the driver took a really strange and long detour. It seemed like the driver was either lost or had some other motives. The passenger ended up paying a much higher fare than expected and also felt very uneasy during the whole process.
Some Lyft and Uber horror stories include situations where the GPS fails. For example, an Uber driver followed the GPS directions which led them to a really bad neighborhood in the middle of the night. The passenger was terrified. Also, there have been incidents where the driver cancelled at the last minute when the passenger was in a hurry, leaving them stranded. There was also a case where a Lyft driver's car had a lot of mechanical problems during the ride, like the brakes making strange noises, which made the passenger fear for their safety.
One of the scariest stories was a passenger in an Uber who realized the driver was under the influence of drugs. The driver's eyes were glazed and his driving was all over the place. The passenger quickly called the authorities.
Well, one important thing is to make sure the car and the driver match what is shown on the app. If not, don't get in. During the ride, pay attention to the route. If the driver goes off - route without a good reason, question it. And always keep your phone handy in case you need to call for help. Another safety measure is to sit in the back seat so you have more distance from the driver if something goes wrong.
I heard of a case where an Uber driver drove way too fast. The passenger was constantly worried about getting into an accident. It was a really nerve - wracking experience just sitting in the car.
I don't really have any sexy Uber or Lyft stories myself. But I've heard of some interesting encounters. For example, a couple who got engaged during an Uber ride. The driver noticed the guy was really nervous and when he finally popped the question, the driver congratulated them and even played some romantic music. It was a really sweet moment that happened within the context of an Uber ride.
There have been instances where the driver was under the influence. A passenger got into a car and immediately smelled alcohol on the driver. The driver's driving was erratic, swerving and not following traffic rules. This is extremely dangerous and a real horror story for anyone using these services.
One unacceptable behavior is being too noisy and rowdy. It can distract the driver and make the ride unpleasant for others. Another is eating messy foods that can leave a mess in the car. And of course, any form of inappropriate physical contact or behavior is completely unacceptable.
One horror story could be a driver getting into an accident while driving a passenger. Another might be a rider being harassed by the driver. There could also be cases where the vehicle breaks down in a really bad area.
There are stories of Uber and Lyft rides in Kansas City that became like impromptu therapy sessions. Passengers would open up to the drivers about their problems, and the drivers, being friendly and empathetic, would offer words of comfort. It shows the unique human connection these rides can create.