Falsely Deactivated Driver SUES Lyft And WINS

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@Therideshareguy Жыл бұрын

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@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

@@Rational_Driver you still may, is there a statute of limitations?

@310techrepair6 Жыл бұрын

Similar issue happened to me. BUT they accused me of rape and kidnap and also gave the dude my number and he was harassing me 😭. IT'S ALL recorded on dashcam, Can you connect me to this guy's lawyer pls? 🙏

@ghosttracker8580 Жыл бұрын

NYC Lyft got deactivated by Lyft over a month ago cuz of false allegation of not helping passenger loading groceries

@djfresh2410 10 ай бұрын

What is your email Sergio?

@ElaineJohnson-rx3mu 5 ай бұрын

Yes I was Deactivated January 17 2024 and permanently Deactivated January 18 2024

@vanzarockin Жыл бұрын

"So further fraudulent passenger reports like this, will cause you to be deactivated". They have concrete evidence that every single complaint were lies, yet they stand firm with their threats of unjust deactivation. Unbelievable. Good for him for suing. We should all follow his lead.

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

Gig rocket does a good job

@piknikpanirx3LOL Жыл бұрын

Hahaha that's what they deserve

@howardhansen7918 Жыл бұрын

Just happened to me I drive a black lincoln limo they complained my motor was knocking and I was swaying left to right. It was a homeless family living in best Western what a bad joke! Lyft sent me down a crappy back street with numerous pot holes and man holes 4" s above the paved surface. Such nonsense. All for a lost 6 bucks!! Fuc lyft

@BelindaFrazier-fh4ni 7 ай бұрын

I plan to sue. I requested a review and just like Lyft, they claim the review and refused to reactivate my account.

@Abstract.Noir414 5 ай бұрын

@@sergioSMTMC1I doubt that

@m3mikec Жыл бұрын

It’s amazing that billion dollar companies are so poor at driver support (The only way they can make money) is THERE DRIVERS!!🤬 Thanks Sergio and Michael

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support, share the link

@kevinbutler2632 Жыл бұрын

I've gotten temporarily deactivated before because a passenger lied and said i was intoxicated. Crazy part is i never drink a day in my life.

@alfaazsingh5544 Жыл бұрын

Did u get back ur account

@sujanahamed9781 Жыл бұрын

My lyft account is temporarily hold because passanger made false report, what should I do ?

@rayayers Жыл бұрын

Same thing happened to me

@TheClimb511 Жыл бұрын

I, too, have never had a drop of alcohol in my life as well! The sad thing is there's absolutely no consequences for a passenger that accuses a driver for whatever, EVEN IF there's video proving otherwise. Uber/Lyft know which passenger it was that made the false allegation, but because they wanna protect the privacy of the riders, there's no way you can know for sure who it was and what they said to get you deactivated. That's some BS! For as long as these two ride share platforms have been around, you would think they would know that people will make up stuff to get out of paying a fare, and you would think they'd already have a fix for stuff like that. How about first verifying if the allegation is even true or real before placing a drivers account on HOLD or whatever?

@MWTA312 9 ай бұрын

That happened to me once

@Ben-qm9zq 3 ай бұрын

Just got blocked due to a claim i was under the influence... the ride was 1.5hrs long and felt like it went great. My only guess is they are trying to get a free ride at my life's expense!

@jackievallery4866 4 ай бұрын

I was accused of making racists comments and that I assaulted the rider. The rider beat the hell out of my car because she wanted her 10$ back. Lyft deactivated my account permanently with in a few hours without so much as allowing me the chance to prove my innocence. Some guy named John. I just bought a dash cam. I filed a police report and I'm looking for camera footage from businesses in the area, so far I can't find any. My God I'm a 59 year old grandmother. I've never sued anyone and I could use some help.

@orvillegrant3304 3 ай бұрын

I worked for Lyft for 7 yrs 140, 000 rides with 5 stars rating. A woman reported that I assaulted her, which is the ultimate lie. They deactivated my account.

@Lildirt15 2 ай бұрын

Me too bro same amount of time also

@EtelrraS 2 ай бұрын

Did u had a camera?

@DonaldRush-mh4jh 2 ай бұрын

We drivers need more of SpiraTech in our daily lives

@joedriver2588 Жыл бұрын

I've sued Lyft 3 times in small claims. They didn't show up all three times. I've collected on two of the cases and am in process of collection on the third.

@MrBirdman123 Жыл бұрын

How did you get them to pay? What did you do to get them to pay? I kneed to know.

@joedriver2588 Жыл бұрын

@@MrBirdman123 I used a lawyer that specializes in collecting. I don't know what she did.I just worked a deal out with her and let her do her thing. Every state is different. Find a lawyer who specializes in collecting in the state the case was in.

@ZionsTreasure 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing! What state are you in?

@actualcompassion1 9 ай бұрын

I can’t find their address to sue them. They’re in San Francisco but what is their suite number?

@joedriver2588 9 ай бұрын

@@actualcompassion1 185 Berry St Suite 400

@veronicahoyos-leonard2459 4 ай бұрын

I am a full-time woman driver in Chicago and got deactivated for racist allegations. Lyft did not allow me to defend myself before they issued a “permanent deactivation.” I contacted a lawyer, but the lawyer did not respond. So, I want to do what Michael did and file a small claim. We must take action against these injustices and get as much money as we can from Lyft.

@briceh1001 4 ай бұрын

Yes mam! I stand in solidarity with you! A win for you is a win for ALL! Get that money and go on a mice shopping spree afterwards lol 🙌🏾

@TheClimb511 4 ай бұрын

There needs to be consequences for riders (or even drivers) who make false allegations like that. I mean, if Uber/Lyft is gonna automatically take the side of the rider no matter what happened, then why even ask us? If the rider said it happened, then it happened exactly as they said it did. That's some BS! EVEN IF we have video evidence that says the exact opposite of what we're being accused of, they (Uber/Lyft) ain't trying to hear any of it. But you know who will listen? Your lawyer!😅 So I hope you get paid, Veronica hoyos!

@Lildirt15 2 ай бұрын

Did you find out how? I just got deactivated also I’m from Chicago and I need help also

@mjcoffmanphb Жыл бұрын

There should be compensation if found innocent. Also they need to warn the customer that if they make a false claim their information will be available to the accused drive so they can sue them.

@veronicahoyos-leonard2459 4 ай бұрын

I tried to get the customer's names when they gave negative reviews, and Lyft will never say who they are

@WIGGINSCA 7 ай бұрын

I was deactivated from Lyft for discrimination against a man because of his orientation. I live in Palm Springs CA and went through the entire gay pride month 🗓 in Palm Springs 🌴 ☀ 🌵 🌴 and zero complaints. I had almost 1900 rides and over 300 above and beyond ratings. I was a 5 star platinum driver. I have a dashcam to dispute any claims yet they refuse to allow me to defend myself. Here is the kicker.. I am a gay man. So tell me how this makes any sense???

@brendaplunkett8659 Жыл бұрын

How can a driver be deactivated for strictly following the rules set by the company? Stand your ground Michael. Best of luck!

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support, share the link please

@11bravo80 Жыл бұрын

Happened to me on Uber and Lyft same thing

@brendaplunkett8659 Жыл бұрын

@@11bravo80 That is just wrong.

@11bravo80 Жыл бұрын

@@brendaplunkett8659 yeah I'm also a 100% disabled veteran with disabled veteran plates nobody cares

@user-ef4bk5yz1o 5 ай бұрын

If you get fired, due to a customer complaint, we should be able to have the ability to get their full name and all lawsuit on them

@chrisb9577 Жыл бұрын

I was recently permanently deactivated by Lyft for supposedly making fun of someone's religion (never happened). This followed temporary deactivations for supposedly smelling of alcohol (i dont drink) and for cancelling a ride over someone race (i cancelled because i had an emergency at home and the cancellation took place before the pickup so i had no idea what the passengers race was. I had done over 7000 rides driving PT mostly on weekends during bar hours over a 6 year period and had a rating of 4.95+ and was a Lyft Platinum driver. Fortunately, i also drive for Uber, and since i have a FT job outside rideshare, i wasnt left completely out in the cold. But it still irks me how recklessly these companies just use people without any regard to their well being.

@remytechz10 Жыл бұрын

I got that same issue bro but all thanks to Spark_Techz who was able to help me out he can help you out bro

@veronicahoyos-leonard2459 4 ай бұрын

It is time you file a lawsuit in small claims. If we all do that, Lyft must respond to drivers' petitions to have hearings with the accuser and the driver present.

@user-qh8qt1lq2u 26 күн бұрын

Wow. Being a driver for these companies is absolutely wild. There is basically no regulation and no way to hold Uber/Lyft to account for, let's say, stealing your tips, but deactivation is so serious that the damage can easily justify a trip to Small Claims Court. Good for you, Michael. You're helping all of us.

@malewire1263 Жыл бұрын

Here is the deal on Lyft as a fact confirmed with support in writing. If a passenger makes a complaint they get the ride at a greatly reduced rate or free. So yes there is financial incentive for passengers to complain. Also I don’t make jokes with passengers, also no religion, and no politics. All smiles and positive conversations.

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

Agree, thanks for the support, share the link

@kevinbutler2632 Жыл бұрын

Same here I don't get into politics religion or anything

@Chemike21 11 ай бұрын

Nah, It's my car, I do what I want. If I get deactivates, so be it. I will sue.

@listenu 7 ай бұрын

Have you spoken to lyft and uber executives about false passenger complaints?

@veronicahoyos-leonard2459 4 ай бұрын

⁠I am an extrovert, and I like to speak about all topics. Usually, I ask a question like Do you think Trump will win? And let them talk. It makes the ride go faster. I don't feel I would like driving if I had to be silenced. It is like being in a dictatorship.

@robertgreaney458 7 ай бұрын

Got deactivated for suspected fraudulent activity and i have no idea what they are talking about drive over six years on thier platforms

@opilotmansour5209 Жыл бұрын

my friend has over 10,000 trips with lyft over 8 years of work in NYC and one long job a new passenger falsely stated to lyft that he made a comment on a minor in the car, he was immediately deactived and Lyft wont listen to his side of the story.

@Lildirt15 2 ай бұрын

Just like me today crazy

@Fenril76 Жыл бұрын

Took off from Lyft on the first day of the pandemic in March 2020 after driving 4 years in Vegas. When Vegas casinos was still closed in July 2020 I get a email from Lyft saying my account has too many complaints and they were going to deactivate me. LMAO, 7,000 rides, 4 years, 100% acceptance, rating, and a 5.0 rating and I get the activated when I haven’t even drove for five months. Lyft will screw you over, just give them time, they will find a way.

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

That's Lyft for you

@akmaljonqosimzoda8909 4 ай бұрын

Uber is same shit.

@kkevinjsmith Жыл бұрын

Everything he saying is correct! I deal with this daily and been threatened by uber to deactivate my account. I have video of everything! Luckily I have a CDL and in the process of purchasing a box truck to get back on the road making big bucks.

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

Great job, work towards your plan B

@St.Maurice 4 ай бұрын

They literally just deactivated my account for allegedly uploading false insurance credentials. Which is total BS. This video has a lot of useful information.

@teslamike1990 8 ай бұрын

Hearing everything that has happened to this guy is one of the major reasons why I'm starting my own black car service. I am so over all the low life people I keep picking up that don't give two shits about my $80,000 car nor my personal space leaving trash, food smashed in the carpet, eating and vaping in my car without even asking... The money that these companies are paying us drivers are definitely not worth all that bullshit. We need to be regulated already! I may be moving on to bigger and better things but all the drivers need fair regulation because we are not employees and we are working our asses off for not enough return. Realistically all the drivers are upside down making less money than their mileage. That's not right!

@kjchard Ай бұрын

youre exactly right. I just got permanently deactivated from a false accusation and I didnt even care. Ive been taking a beating financially ever since gas went through the roof and I simply kept driving because I like the 'work when I want' aspect. But I needed this deactivation to kick my butt in a better direction. So, oddly enough, the deactivation was a blessing. It forced me to do something different instead of just wanting to do something different.

@DKBlair 8 ай бұрын

He could go after the passenger. He’d have to file against them as John/Jane Doe, then subpoena Uber/Lyft for their information & amend his suit to their actual name once U/L respond. If they don’t respond then I’d ask the court to hold them in contempt & fine them another $14,200/day 🤷🏼‍♂️

@HarringJess 7 ай бұрын

AMEN!

@rocketboostjump 6 ай бұрын

I definitely will do that.

@mustaqeemhumayoun6933 5 ай бұрын

are you a lawer?

@DKBlair 5 ай бұрын

@@mustaqeemhumayoun6933To Quote Mr Carter, I ain’t passed the bar but I know a little bit..

@HarringJess 7 ай бұрын

Michael can also mail a copy of the judgment to Lyft's Legal Team. The address is on the website under Terms of Service and Privacy. I took a company to small claims in which I purchased a spa package that they refused to fulfill because they were going out of business in 1 week. I criticized them for selling me the package fully knowing that they were closing. They refused to refund, they ran me around with phone calls and many letters, but once I won my court case, I send a copy of the summary judgement to their legal team. I got an email a few days later confirming that they were issuing a check. So, Michael, send your summary judgment to Lyft's Legal Name, the legal paperwork. Doesn't matter if it's sent by the court, you send it, too, along with a letter requesting payment be fulfilled and reactivation.

@briceh1001 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this info. I am going to sue their behinds as well. 🙏🏾

@mateofernando5066 Жыл бұрын

Why would anyone drive Lyft on rideshare? You be better off driving regular taxi and get paid more too.

@shockawha9 Жыл бұрын

I’m doing deliveries now but I sure miss driving a real 🚕

@TheControlledOpposition 4 ай бұрын

I just got deactivated a week ago been trying to reach out to them there’s no number to call and when you do get in touch with someone they read from a script and can’t help because they aren’t from “that department” do you guys ever think why everytime you call these “human” representatives they are always non American…. These rideshare companies are based in america…. Why everytime someone picks up they sound like they are being held gunpoint aka sex trafficked victims…. Something is definitely up with their customer service lines Uber included…. They are trafficking these call reps I just recently started to notice this. They never have any knowledge of their positions

@andrewmotisi8 Жыл бұрын

I have recently been permanently deactivated from Lyft after just one alleged "discrimatory behavior" claim which was an ouright lie. I held Platinum Benefits and was removed with 5.0 rating with over 5700 rides. On my Uber account I have been blocked for well over a year, which is legitimately my fault in terms of the Covid Safety Measures I loosely complied with back then, which still yielded a couple of false or flakey claims during those times against me. My Uber rating at blockage was Diamond Tier, 4.96 and 100% acceptance rate with 17,000+ rides in Chicago on overnights. Either way Uber and Lyft could care less. Its such a joke that drivers are at the mercy of a lousy robot in most cases of fraud and slander from passengers. No hard feelings but will definitely consider the small claims approach in both cases. Good video and keep seeking justice.

@remytechz10 Жыл бұрын

I got that same issue bro but all thanks to Spark_Techz who was able to help me out he can help you out bro

@SupermanHopkins Жыл бұрын

I'd love to find whoever it was that got the idea to create an outlet for gig workers to seek legal redress for lying customers. Wish this option was around when Lyft suspended me over the false accusations of some dope head. They lost me as both a driver and a customer that day. Oh, well.

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

Our idea? Share the link please

@mommy_and_lulu9271 Жыл бұрын

Anytime a person is rude I always report it to uber.

@HarringJess 7 ай бұрын

Same! You as a driver are getting ahead of them trying to report you. I call immediately after a rider is rude if the ride ends up completed. There was a rider who came to my car last weekend who started off completely rude, and he was literally going 1min up the street. He was probably frustrated that no one was taking him based on his 4.77 rating. It was literally just him and he opened my passenger door. I said, "Sir, if you don't mind, can you kindly close the door since its raining and cold outside. I'm happy to roll down the window to speak with you." He slammed the door and said, "Forge it." I'm like, "Ohhhh-kkkk." So I sat there to wait out the 5min timer, and he came back to the car wondering if I would take him. I said, "I'm happy to take you but you started off the conversation rude and in a bad mood. I don't know if its the rain or you were waiting a long time to be matched with me, but your not going far, so there is no reason to be disrespectful. But its up to you - you can choose to get in or choose to wait for me to cancel so that you're matched with another driver. And your behavior was caught on camera because everything is being audio and video recorded." He closed the door LOL! That was my answer.

@jasonwillis4819 Жыл бұрын

Good interview and lots of good advice here. Thank you for sharing.

@letsdothis6274 Жыл бұрын

Great interview Sergio! Keep the pressure on. We need more legislators and Judges in Sacramento on OUR side, all gig workers (i gave up rideshare and only do deliveries) but consume most vlogs!

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support, share the link please

@mysteriousjz Жыл бұрын

Since last year, they turned cold and I noticed it. They have been in decline and going bankrupt. That's the reason they just don't care anymore. Hence, there have been no responses in the last many months. I never had any suspension, nor complaints in my 7 years with Lyft, 5 rating, numerous compliments, and I was deactivated this March after false accusation by pissed off low life. I have gotten responses, though, but just terse and curt, and that they could not put me back on the platform. I am not sure if I am interested much but very much would like to clear my name on a matter of principle.

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

go to gigrocket.com, tell them Sergio sent you or take them to arbitration or small claims court like this driver did

@pucks66 7 ай бұрын

The worse of the worse rides on lyft

@fmc4505 3 ай бұрын

This same thing happened to me...I am still currently deactivated by Lyft. The only difference is that I believe the guy that was in my car was about to rob me because he was hiding in the back of my car and I almost hit him by mistake when I put the car in reverse. It's been 8 months of trying to convince Lyft to believe me but they won't reactivate my account. I called their safety support but they couldn't care less about my safety.

@theFallenMarvel 9 ай бұрын

I got permanently deactivated in less than 24hrs in June 2023. A rider told Lyft I threatened them with a firearm for not tipping. Only issue I had with someone was that they were vaping in my car without my permission. They also tried to say I had multiple violations which was a lie. I'm still going through a back and forth with them.

@VentNation 6 ай бұрын

Yup I had a rider say she would tell Lyft I sexually assaulted her because I didn't take the freeway due to major traffic

@veronicahoyos-leonard2459 4 ай бұрын

Go to small court

@lovethe1wolves 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. A lady gave me a cash tip one day and said she always tips in cash. This wasn't too long after I'd noticed something. So, I spun around and asked her how she knew that. She told me that she had family that drove and they didn't get their tips when she left them in the app.

@scarletbegonias2359 2 ай бұрын

I got deactivated tonight at midnight right in the middle of a shift, no explanation. I have a dash cam of all my rides and I offered to them, but they are ignoring me.

@VivK-mt7kj 2 ай бұрын

I sympathize. I just got deactivated for “alleged unsafe driving” which is completely baloney bc I always drive safely. Karma will bite Lyft and Uber in the ass. Praying for you

@Marth_leo 2 ай бұрын

SpiraTech es muy recomendable, hermano. Me arregló la cuenta hace 2 meses.

@scarletbegonias2359 2 ай бұрын

@@VivK-mt7kj I hired an attorney and entered into Arbitration with Uber and the Passenger who filed these false allegations against me. The Rider has been notified that I intent to sue her for Defamation leading to the loss of income. As per my agreement with Uber I must first Arbitrate all legal matters through them. It's a pain in the butt, but I intent on seeing it through. It had taken me two weeks just to find out what I am being accused of and by whom. My Dashcam Evidence shows that none of what she claimed ever happened. This woman is so DUCKED, she never thought that this would come back to bite her, but I am very determined to see her punished emotionally and financially.

@mr.216dnalevelc 6 ай бұрын

This just happened to me on Thursday... it happened twice.. I let it ago the first time... now I'm losing out in Thousands of dollars

@marawheeler9172 4 ай бұрын

I am experiencing this now. Got deactivated falsely for driving under the influences. Passenger stated I had alcoholic beverage in my car which was false. The crazy thing is I am part of the rental program in which I went over my allotted miles and they still charged me .

@Ben-qm9zq 3 ай бұрын

I just got blocked for the same claim... waiting ubers response. Total BS!

@marawheeler9172 3 ай бұрын

@@Ben-qm9zq I am done with them

@RandyGibson-sj7lr Ай бұрын

I was deactivated permanently on Uber eats and lost the appeal. I had a 98% satisfaction rate. The reason this happened is because I live in Las Vegas and people staying in casinos order food and we aren't allowed up to the rooms. So they have to meet us at the Uber drop off. 1 out of 10 customers refuse to do this. So I called customer service and then they cancel the order. Because this happened too many times I was permanently removed and now can't pay my rent this month. I'll be $200 short

@kjchard Ай бұрын

damn

@michaeldorantes8401 Жыл бұрын

Great support for all of us drivers. Thank you my friends

@michaeldorantes8401 Жыл бұрын

We are all in your support!! It has happened to me before. They said that my car smelled like Marijuana. I never never tried it in my life and she was my first passenger of the day. Deactivated for 24 hours 😢

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support, share the link please

@rt3156 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, awesome rideshare guys. Michael is a great example of what not and what to do. These companys should gave class action lawsuits going on right now. This is down right WRONG.

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support, share the link

@kenz6084 Жыл бұрын

Sergio extremely great job on the interview all your points are spot on!

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support, share the link please

@RobertFleming 2 ай бұрын

Got my first DUI false accusation today. Over 3000 passenger trips and nearly 2,000 food deliveries since 2015, 4.99 rating, and Uber Pro Diamond. Pretty sure the trip in question was one of the cheapo ones anyway. After reasoning for a while Uber, took a breathalyzer test which returned 0.00% alcohol, of course. Thank you for posting this man’s story. I hope it works out well for me, but what stings is that I literally looked at dash cams for the first time last night.

@daphnespanier Жыл бұрын

Excellent Interview...so glad you are trying to help him

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

We're driver's advocates, thanks for watching, share the link please

@everythingbyjohn Жыл бұрын

@@sergioSMTMC1 hey what’s the link for to help me? I was deactivated as well.

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

@@everythingbyjohn depends on why you were deactivated, background check or something else

@everythingbyjohn Жыл бұрын

@@sergioSMTMC1 what’s your email address? It was false reports against me and unfortunately I had no dash cam. Countless tips and compliments on myself and my professionalism. 4.99 rating.

@deofradejas7360 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I am a victim of wrongful deactivation I was never given the chance and there was no transparency that Uber violated my constitutional right,I was fired from Uber I’m so Frustrated I have 35,000 trips , I maintained zero cancellation 100% pick up rate as Platinum Uber pro, now deactivated for good, no-help no support , how I wish I could have sued Uber for my wrongful deactivation help ❤please

@paulperlstone3822 8 ай бұрын

I’m so glad I sued Lyft and got a great settlement

@briceh1001 4 ай бұрын

Wow! How did you sue them? Can you give me any direction? I am in South Florida. Did you do small claims court or did you do a regular lawsuit?

@nicocarducci3243 Жыл бұрын

There are many other issues! Drivers needs to unite and fight against these wrongdoers! In every state we must create an independent union unrelated to UBER and Lyft staff! In California, all the prices went up due to inflation except UBER and Lyft who lower their prices from January 1st. The list goes on! This why we need to create an independent union in every state and work together!

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@mustaqeemhumayoun6933 5 ай бұрын

Very good idea. How to get started with a union for independent drivers? I'd driven taxis in many cities and when Uber came, Uber in two cities San Francisco and Baltimore MD, I knew for sure that "getting transportation workers together is impossible".

@mateofernando5066 Жыл бұрын

This cat has 9 lives!!!! 9 deactivations, just insane.

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

Yep😂

@MistaAmazin 5 ай бұрын

Salute to Michael! Curious if he ever got back on with Lyft?!

@DonaldRush-mh4jh 2 ай бұрын

Thank SpiraTech, for your honest job well done, I can’t forget about you

@shbhu270 6 ай бұрын

Around 2019 when they started a tip system available. Uber stolen $50 tip Passenger showed me. Next day it was not there. After multiple calls to customer service they paid it back

@Jeffrey125s 11 ай бұрын

I have recently started using a dash cam, what do you prefer, starting and stopping after each trip to keep trips separate, or keep cam on continuous for each shift that day. Thanks

@williamerazo3921 Жыл бұрын

Get your money Michael

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

Damn right, share the link

@user-vf5jf3tx1v Жыл бұрын

I got temporarily deactivated because a rider claimed I was under the influence, trying to get a free ride. I need help please

@BelindaFrazier-fh4ni 7 ай бұрын

Most customers complain on me because i wont take minors or people without car seats.

@mujtabakhan2606 Жыл бұрын

I got deactivated by Lyft bc I cancelled many times in 2017 They Lyft send me warnings but I was very new didn’t take seriously and they kicked me out of platform till now. I tried many times office/chart but they said it’s final deactivation. What to do to get my account back? Thanks so much!

@Chemike21 11 ай бұрын

Im suing lyft now in the state of washington for deactivating me after 5 false claims by passengers. If I win, they will have to pay me for all the driving time I missed for 2 years, since I filed the lawsuit. I want them to pay me gross. Which is about double. It would be nice if I got compensation, but I mostly just want my account restored.

@Chemike21 11 ай бұрын

I don't have dashcam evidence of the 5 false claims, but neither does lyft or the passengers. It's my word vs theirs. They are making a claim that I broke the terms, they have to provide evidence of their claim. "Passengers said x" isn't evidence because passengers are financially incentivised to lie and get their money back.

@ziradee 9 ай бұрын

Nice job! Unjust de-activations happen all of the time! These companies have zero regard for the humans that actually do the work!

@ChiefWebb Жыл бұрын

Horrible, glad you had footage! I would never invest in either platforms, after knowing how they operate.

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

👍👍

@BboyBurst Жыл бұрын

This is so wrong from lyft. All lyft has to do is look at the proof from Michael. But I get it, lyft wants to get rid of drivers who can think for themselves. They want drivers who will accept all ride requests.

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support, share the link please

@user-cl8mq4ry6l 11 ай бұрын

So nice to hear that we can fight back. Going to small claims court tomorrow!

@veronicahoyos-leonard2459 4 ай бұрын

Great decision

@e.d.-er7mv 4 ай бұрын

Uber robbing us drivers for tips . I’m saving and documenting all deliveries and getting a lawyer and suing!

@BrentMustangburger 9 ай бұрын

Once your 30 days up you go to the sheriffs main office with your judgement claim hand them all the paperwork the sheriff office will contact lyft let them know how much and they have 7 days to pay or sheriff will show up to lyft office and collect the amount owed

@roxiebenesch348 Жыл бұрын

Wow great interview and hope I never have to use the info . 8 weeks geez

@BelindaFrazier-fh4ni 7 ай бұрын

I was called by Felix from the safety tean at Uber. She heard my side, that i didnt threaten a rider, and decided to deactivate me because of the false activation.

@veronicahoyos-leonard2459 4 ай бұрын

File a lawsuit in small claims. You have nothing to lose.

@mateofernando5066 Жыл бұрын

There should be no difficulty enforcing the judgment against Lyft. The still have 2B in cash reserves. The will probably appeal to delay payment.

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

Agree

@veronicahoyos-leonard2459 4 ай бұрын

I work for big corporations and everything moves very slowly. So a few thousand is not a concern for Lyft. They will not appeal.

@DrivinginSanAntonio Жыл бұрын

Good interview Sergio

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support, share the link

@budsodastories Жыл бұрын

Great advice Sergio be on multiple platforms know how to work them and hustle so you can still have a livelihood ill say life without dd in my market is hard it is the dominant app

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

Agree 100%

@cindylather5997 Жыл бұрын

Wow, very inspiring! WTG MICHAEL I wish you luck!!!! KEEP MAKING US PROUD AND KEEP ON ROLLING!!! BE SAFE EVERYONE AND DON'T BE INTIMIDATED BY THE BULL THEY FEED US!!! TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR ALL DRIVERS !!!! If I can be any help or if you need more drivers to fight PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!! Thanks Sergio for all you do, your also a huge inspiration!!!!!

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support, we need to stand together, share the link with your community, my email is Sergio@the rideshareguy.com

@veronicahoyos-leonard2459 4 ай бұрын

Why you use caps? We can read

@mommy_and_lulu9271 Жыл бұрын

Uber never shows me the picture of the person. Is this new?

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

Lyft does if they have one, Lyft deactivated him I times

@user-yo4re3si7k 8 ай бұрын

I was deactivated today for the second time from lyft because of a false report. My very last message to lyft. I told them moving forward. I cannot recommend any new drivers to drive for lyft. I just can't.

@JohnPFilakovsky 5 ай бұрын

I got deactivated today for “discriminatory” remarks in person, then an email that said that I texted discriminatory remarks (make up your mind Lyft) to a rider. Neither of which ever happened. I asked for evidence, I got nothing. I’m a 5 star driver, never had an issue. Then this happened. I’ll be contacting a lawyer.

@mustaqeemhumayoun6933 5 ай бұрын

I'm looking for lawyers to deal with both Uber and Lyft, may years couldn't find one willing to represent me, there are dime a dozen lawyers to take accident cases but none will take my case, if you find one, let me know. Good luck.

@brandyb6874 10 ай бұрын

9/17/2023 11:53pm EST Thank you for sharing this with us, Michael. Knowledge is power. I'm a little late to this game. Much appreciated. I was deactivated for maybe 12 hours because someone said I was driving under the influence. I asked if it was someone inside my vehicle or someone driving behind me. Because that day I had 6 teenagers that I gave a ride to at 3:30am in my cities "ghetto" who I am certain would have attempted to rob me had I not had dash cams in and outside my vehicle and had engaged them in conversation. Or if it was a pathetic psychopathic ex of a distressed woman, I rescued, at the airport, after she was assaulted by said psychopath. As I was on my way to an already scheduled pickup from the airport. Of course they didn't disclose "for the customers safety" I told them I didn't care if it was someone inside my vehicle but please just tell me if it was someone from outside, because if it was, my life could be in danger. They still refused no matter how many times I said that would put me in danger. Fyi at the time of this accusation I was over 9 months sober. After telling Lyft that and asking them if they wanted the camera footage they immediately put me back on active. Didn't miss my normal shift hours. And I do believe it was the psycho who called.

@oac92020 Жыл бұрын

It’s probably to prevent from having to pay medical benefits, Is this happening only to full time drivers? And are this service suspensions affecting the pay of medical benefits?

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

He's not in CA

@Lmb-ls5yl 9 ай бұрын

Customer can / should be sued for defamation & lost wages. People lie do much. It’s ridiculous 🙄

@keyun12 11 ай бұрын

My husband will be going to small claim’s because of this! We have scoured the internet for how to fight unjust deactivation and came across your video! The accusation was for visiting a riders house off the lyft app and staying there and commenting on her breast. All lies.. it’s the principal even if neither of us work for the company. My husband in particular has been driving for uber/lyft since 2018 and has a 5.0 rating. You can check both of our backgrounds both clean and has to be clean for working with children because I’m a teacher.

@Nadia77104 3 ай бұрын

I’m trying to do the same thing, to sue them for false accusations. Can you walk me through the claim and how much money did u sue them

@Mal-rs6ho 3 ай бұрын

This people did that to me too. It’s been three days. They did the same thing what they did to him for no reason if you got time talk to me I need help.!!!

@Realg401 Жыл бұрын

Rise shares are trash there’s Over time at my job and I’m trying to make it to work early and people accept the ride drive around then cancel the ride and I get no compensation for it and I have to wait for another driver

@grubalcava Жыл бұрын

Great show. United drivers are better for everyone, passengers, drivers & R.S. Companies. For we have voices as well. 👏

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support, share the link please

@charliegilliam1596 27 күн бұрын

Lyft currently deactivated me as of june 19 2024 for going against their safety policy. Lately i been having app technical problems its slow and frustrating

@BelindaFrazier-fh4ni 7 ай бұрын

I got blocked earlier this year for reporting a rider getting in my car with alcohol and the agent sent me an email saying they were sorry i had a bad experience with the driver Hersi, who was actually the rider.

@jbeats1930 Жыл бұрын

Lyft sucks. Uber is bad but lyft driver pay sucks and then they want drivers to say yes to breaking all the TOS and allow customer to lie and mess up your vehicle. One thing i would suggest is activate the phone cameras in lyft and/or uber apps if you drive for them again so they can see on their own app quickly on what occured. I think when customers send notices claiming driver did something, then the customer should be paused with using the app service until a true investigation is completed. This will cause those who use it all the time, to not put false statements in because if a driver truly traumatized a rider by something the driver said or did, then the customer wouldn't care or want to use app. And they should call it 'pause' or 'temporary restriction' because they are changing the meaning of a true 'deactivation'. To me, deactivation means you fired. Don't fire someone until you have done a true investigation, just whacky how a driver is labeled guilty before any investigation..smh Like who fires and rehires like that several (9) times...craziness...smh

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

Good comments, thanks for the support, share the link please

@venusvirgofly 11 ай бұрын

This just happened to me. And was instantly deplatformed by Lyft and Uber. I cant even get a lawyer in NC to call me back.

@katemiko-2913 11 ай бұрын

Spark_Techz will be able to help you out on this bro

@venusvirgofly 11 ай бұрын

@@katemiko-2913 @Spark_Techz would love some help!! Thanks

@Joy-MDors 9 ай бұрын

This happened with me with Uber how do I get in contact with them so it won’t stay on my record

@johnr033 Ай бұрын

What if drivers put a sign in the car that states something like this “WARNING this vehicle is under audio and video recording false accusations against driver will result in a civil lawsuit” something along those lines? Any idea if this would help?

@libertadz6027 10 ай бұрын

Hi please I need help I was falsely deactivated here in Minneapolis, the reason I was told that customer said the someone else was driving my car I don’t know what to do it’s not fair

@iwontbebeat7111 Жыл бұрын

😅 i think this driver has little bit of issues. However , that issue isn't enough to not to drive as a Rideshare driver just as everybody else . And as a proof of it he did not do anything wrong but followed what they told us to do to a T. And he has full rights to back to its platform. This is almost human rights violation issue that Lyft is violating. What a Shame.

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@Wazabanga1 Жыл бұрын

I did uber and lyft full time in the pandemic but now I went back to my full time CDL job..However if bored home on weekends I still do a couple of rides for extra bucks

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

That's what they're good for, a total side hustle

@Wazabanga1 Жыл бұрын

@@sergioSMTMC1 very right..We as rideshare drivers risk it all for not even a single benefit..That is the reason I saw it not being a full time source of income because of job security.And more so the pricing model fell drastically ever since the lock down was lifted..No more better paying promotions as it was which makes it hard for a driver to reach that break even point.Get a job with benefits and if still interested keep it as your side gig

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

@@Wazabanga1 great comment

@scrinkz5152 Жыл бұрын

Drivers let's make our own app and screw uber /lyft . We all having same issues. Very cheap people cannot afford even $5 for a trip . I been doing for 7 years. I am so happy for you bro good job . We all drives should sue them have a sold profile this guy

@olutosin5139 Жыл бұрын

Empower is the new ride share app. You get 100% of rider's pay

@KirbyZhang 6 ай бұрын

@@olutosin5139 100% fare and allows repeat customers. brilliant idea I hope Empower deploys to more cities.

@Nadia77104 3 ай бұрын

I’m in

@denisesavannah2023 5 ай бұрын

I was accused of being intoxicated and I take medications that I cannot drink anyways if I wanted to last week I went to the emergency room because I had severe stomach pain and they diagnosed me as having an ulcer. They deactivated my account and I'll get back with me within 48 hours.

@shockawha9 Жыл бұрын

I want to sue them

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

Do what he did

@majdeskn Жыл бұрын

Lucky u only 9 times deactivate, I got 17 times deactivated over 8 years.. independent contractor 💀💀💩

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

E-mail me at Sergio@therideshareguy.com

@shannonyoshikawa2494 Жыл бұрын

I was deactivated from lfty for no reason. I am now on uber.

@jasonwillis4819 Жыл бұрын

One thing about Car Seats or Booster seats for children. The law is confusing and has changed. I tried to look up the car seat law and it varies per State - all I will say is it is murky at best. I agree that we need to hold PAX responsible for the car seats.

@brkitdwn Жыл бұрын

Uber and Lyft put out documentation regarding all their guidelines. Just print it out, and use it against them

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

@@brkitdwn not if the pax commits fraud

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@listenu 7 ай бұрын

How the hell can they not have real people we can talk to?

@Okcdriver 5 ай бұрын

They have indians

@joshuatinkham3703 7 ай бұрын

I was deactivated by Uber because my car smelled like a skunk after my wife came home from the pot farm she works at. I had accepted a ride not knowing she left it smelling and picked up a rider I let the passenger know it wasn’t me it’s a shared car and he still reported me. I have a dash cam I don’t know how to use keeps customers basically honest so far. I just said the truth I’ve never had an open container in the car and it is a shared vehicle. They let me back on with a warning that still didn’t apply to me.and also I’m allowed to transport teens because I am a good driver.

@budsodastories Жыл бұрын

So dd says I falsely reported stores closed which I have never done unlike uber lyft Phoenix I only reported stores where I received after listed business hours or where management closed due to short staffing.

@sergioSMTMC1 Жыл бұрын

Did they deactivate you?

@budsodastories Жыл бұрын

@@sergioSMTMC1 yup I'm reappealing

@budsodastories Жыл бұрын

@@sergioSMTMC1 I can share they did pay me yet to pay me they said up to 72 hours from today I should get it in my account

@elfadilabas 10 ай бұрын

Hi, I was deactivated today after their investigation and I have 2 videos that I would like to share with you to show you my unfair deactivation. I am going to take legal action against Uber. So I’m not sure how we can discuss this farther.

@russelneilv1361 11 ай бұрын

I'm having a problem with Uber Eats.. I was deactated for 3 months and I'm deactivated again.. They say my drivers license is revoked but it is not.. My driving record is perfect and my license is stamped safe driver..