Lyft condemns discrimination after Detroit woman claims driver denied her ride due to weight

clickondetroit.com February 2, 2025, 12:01 PM UTC

Lyft has condemned discrimination after a Detroit woman, Dajua Blanding, filed a lawsuit claiming a driver refused her a ride because she was "too big." The company stated it prohibits harassment and discrimination in its community guidelines. Blanding recorded the incident, which showed the driver locking his doors and driving away after stating she could not fit in his car. The driver claimed her weight was an issue for his vehicle. Blanding's attorney argued that denying service based on weight is illegal and comparable to discrimination based on race or religion. The driver suggested that heavier passengers should use Lyft XL services instead.


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