A LYFT passenger was caught on video claiming coronavirus was not real and threatening to “crush” the driver’s skull after being asked to put on a mask. The client also unleashed a series of racial slurs during the ugly ride in Reno, according to video obtained by TMZ. The trouble started immediately when the driver […]
A LYFT passenger was caught on video claiming coronavirus was not real and threatening to “crush” the driver’s skull after being asked to put on a mask.
The client also unleashed a series of racial slurs during the ugly ride in Reno, according to video obtained by TMZ.
The trouble started immediately when the driver made the mask request, explaining that he has family members that have been infected with COVID-19.
The passenger said he does not believe in the coronavirus, but did at least cover his mouth with his hand for part of the trip.
He also questioned the route the driver was taking.
“I don’t like you,” the passenger says at one point.
“You don’t like me?” the driver responds.
“You want to get out?”
“No, I want you to take my a** home and I’ll give you a s***y review,” the passenger appears to respond.
It was at that point that the driver asked the man to get out of the car, and they continued to argue.
The passenger was seen making fun of the way the driver spoke.
“Where are you from, boy?” he asks.
“I’m from here.”
“No, you’re not,” the passenger responds.
“Yes I am.”
The passenger responds: “You’re a f*****g wetback.”
He would eventually get out of the vehicle.
Lyft has banned the customer.
“The behavior shown by the rider in this video is despicable and has no place on the Lyft platform,” the company said in a statement to TMZ.
“Lyft is committed to maintaining an inclusive and welcoming community, and discrimination is not tolerated.”
The rideshare company said it is checking to make sure the driver is OK.
