Category: Rideshare Assaults
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Over 65% of females who have taken an Uber or Lyft report having been made to feel uncomfortable
Female study participants were asked if a Lyft or Uber driver has ever made them feel uncomfortable. Over 65% of women said they have been made to feel uncomfortable while riding in an Uber. In recent years, ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft have become integral to our daily lives, offering convenience and accessibility that…
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Uber Mistake Leads to Alleged Assault Attempt: Details from Arrest Affidavit
A man in St. Petersburg, Florida, is accused of sexually assaulting a woman who mistakenly identified him as her Uber driver. The incident reportedly took place in an SUV owned by his romantic partner, according to local police. The arrest affidavits reveal that the woman had called for a ride-share service on Saturday evening and…
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Man Sentenced to 29 Years to Life for Allegedly Impersonating Uber and Lyft Driver to Assault Women
Carlos Omar Pichinte, a 42-year-old man from California, received a sentence of 29 years to life on Wednesday for sexually assaulting four women under the guise of being a rideshare driver, according to a statement from the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office shared with Law&Crime. Pichinte pleaded no contest on September 17 to two counts…
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Uber Driver in Texas Shot by Passenger Fearing Imaginary Kidnapping to Mexico
An Uber driver in Texas was shot by his female passenger, who later justified her actions by stating that she thought he was abducting her to Mexico, as indicated by court records. The driver, 52-year-old Daniel Piedra Garcia, has been in critical condition in the ICU since the incident last Friday, according to local news…
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Uber Eats Driver’s Alleged Killer Might Encounter Capital Punishment if Found Guilty
egal representatives have stated their intention to press for the ultimate sentence – death penalty – for the man believed to have mercilessly slain and dismembered a Pasco County Uber Eats delivery driver, if he is declared guilty. The prosecution’s objective is to demand capital punishment for the accused murderer, Oscar Solis. Despite the grave…
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Insane Lyft Driver Flips Out When Asked to Follow Speed Limit – Kicks Passenger Out on the Freeway
Ah, internet, you’ve done it again. There’s never a dull day on the web, and it’s primarily thanks to the abundant supply of bizarre incidents captured on camera and shared on social media. Today’s digital gem? A Lyft driver who, against all odds, managed to turn a request for fresh air and traffic obedience into…