{"id":436170,"date":"2025-01-31T12:44:24","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T07:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/?p=436170"},"modified":"2025-01-31T12:44:24","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T07:44:24","slug":"woman-sues-lyft-driver-for-refusing-service-over-her-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/woman-sues-lyft-driver-for-refusing-service-over-her-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"Woman Sues Lyft Driver For Refusing Service Over Her Weight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">Detroit-based rapper and influencer Dank Demoss is furious that a Lyft driver refused to give the woman a ride because of her weight. To be fair to the driver, the woman weighs over 489 pounds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">The controversy began when woman who weighs 489 pounds (approximately 221.8 kg), attempted to book a Lyft driver. In a viral TikTok video that has racked up millions of views, Demoss is seen confronting the driver, identified only as Abraham, who refused to let her into his car.<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"p-alsoread\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"heading\">ALSO READ<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/netflix-reveal-squid-game-season-3-premiere-date-and-exclusive-first-look\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Netflix Reveal &#8216;Squid Game&#8217; Season 3 Premiere Date And Exclusive First Look<\/a><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\n<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">In the video, Abraham can be heard explaining that his vehicle was too small to accommodate her and even cited concerns about the car\u2019s tyres.<\/p>\n<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">Demoss, however, repeatedly reassured him that she could fit in the car, saying, <em>\u201cI can fit in this car.\u201d<\/em> Despite her insistence, Abraham canceled the ride and assured her she wouldn\u2019t be charged.<\/p>\n\n<div data-mode=\"normal\" data-oembed=\"1\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-youtube-k8dqkqikqfc\" style=\"max-width:800px;\" class=\"arve aligncenter\">\n\t<div class=\"arve-inner\">\n\t\t<div style=\"aspect-ratio:331\/186\" class=\"arve-embed arve-embed--has-aspect-ratio\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"arve-ar\" style=\"padding-top:56.193353%\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<iframe allow=\"accelerometer &#039;none&#039;;autoplay &#039;none&#039;;bluetooth &#039;none&#039;;browsing-topics &#039;none&#039;;camera &#039;none&#039;;clipboard-read &#039;none&#039;;clipboard-write;display-capture &#039;none&#039;;encrypted-media &#039;none&#039;;gamepad &#039;none&#039;;geolocation &#039;none&#039;;gyroscope &#039;none&#039;;hid &#039;none&#039;;identity-credentials-get &#039;none&#039;;idle-detection &#039;none&#039;;keyboard-map &#039;none&#039;;local-fonts;magnetometer &#039;none&#039;;microphone &#039;none&#039;;midi &#039;none&#039;;otp-credentials &#039;none&#039;;payment &#039;none&#039;;picture-in-picture;publickey-credentials-create &#039;none&#039;;publickey-credentials-get &#039;none&#039;;screen-wake-lock &#039;none&#039;;serial &#039;none&#039;;summarizer &#039;none&#039;;sync-xhr;usb &#039;none&#039;;web-share;window-management &#039;none&#039;;xr-spatial-tracking &#039;none&#039;;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" credentialless data-arve=\"arve-youtube-k8dqkqikqfc\" data-lenis-prevent=\"\" data-src-no-ap=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/K8dQKQIkqFc?feature=oembed&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"449.54682779456\" loading=\"lazy\" name=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/K8dQKQIkqFc?feature=oembed&#038;iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autoplay=0\" title=\"\" width=\"800\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">Following the incident, Demoss announced that she is suing Lyft for what she describes as weight-based discrimination. She claims that the driver\u2019s refusal to provide her service was not only humiliating but also a violation of her rights.<\/p>\n<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">\u201cPeople like me deserve to be treated with respect,\u201d Demoss said in a statement. \u201cI\u2019m not asking for special treatment\u2014I\u2019m asking for equal treatment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">Lyft has since issued an apology for the driver\u2019s behavior, stating that they are investigating the matter. However, Demoss is pressing forward with her lawsuit, reportedly seeking millions in damages for emotional distress and discrimination.<\/p>\n<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">As expected, the internet has a lot to say about the incident, and opinions are sharply divided.<\/p>\n<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">On one side, many users have expressed support for Demoss, arguing that the driver\u2019s actions were discriminatory and that Lyft should have clearer policies to prevent such situations.<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"p-alsoread\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"heading\">ALSO READ<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/mamya-shajaffar-turns-up-the-heat-in-a-daring-backless-bodycon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mamya Shajaffar Turns Up the Heat in a Bold Backless Bodycon [Images]<\/a><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\n<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">However, a significant portion of social media users have sided with the driver, arguing that he was within his rights to refuse service if he felt uncomfortable or if his vehicle genuinely couldn\u2019t accommodate her.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201c<\/em>The driver is right. If the car can\u2019t handle the weight, it\u2019s a safety issue<em>,\u201d<\/em> one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter). \u201cSo huge she got out of breath talking and trying to ruin this driver\u2019s life,\u201d another commented.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Detroit-based rapper and influencer Dank Demoss is furious that a Lyft driver refused to give the woman a ride because of her weight. To be fair to the driver, the woman weighs over 489 pounds. The controversy began when woman who weighs 489 pounds (approximately 221.8 kg), attempted to book a Lyft driver. 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