Well, perhaps in one story the Uber vehicle has some sort of mechanical failure that puts the passenger in real danger. For example, the brakes stop working while on a busy highway. And in the second story, it could be that the driver has some sort of ulterior motive and tries to abduct the passenger by taking them to an isolated area instead of the destination.
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 horror story could be when an Uber driver got into an accident, but the insurance company tried to deny the claim by saying it was a pre - existing condition with the vehicle, even though the driver had no knowledge of it. It left the driver with a huge repair bill.
One horror story is about a rider who got into an Uber and the driver took a really long, strange detour through a deserted area. The rider was scared and tried to ask the driver to go back to the normal route but the driver ignored. Eventually, the rider managed to call the police while still in the car.
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.
A common one is the overcharging. Sometimes the fare seems much higher than it should be, like if the driver takes a wrong turn on purpose to add more distance. Another is bad driving. Drivers who speed or brake suddenly can be really scary. Also, there are cases where the driver doesn't show up at the pick - up location even though they've accepted the ride.
One common type is the driver being inappropriate. For example, a female might encounter a driver who stares at her in a creepy way through the rear - view mirror. It gives an uneasy feeling.
One horror story could be a person almost drowning because the lifeguard was distracted. There was a pool party and the lifeguard was chatting with someone instead of watching the pool. A child slipped into the deep end unnoticed and started to struggle. Luckily, a guest who knew CPR was able to save the child just in time.
One horror story is about a pool that had a hidden underwater current due to a faulty pump system. A swimmer got caught in it and struggled to reach the surface. It was terrifying as people around didn't realize what was happening at first.