The ridesharing service Lyft recently enacted several protocols that standardize the way that its drivers are evaluated for safety.
The new policy, Safety Policy and Community Compliance (SPCC), uses a “decision matrix” to determine when to remove a driver from the platform. The company’s Trust and Safety team must now follow strict guidelines that appear on a computer and tell them how to make the decision. A team member’s own judgment is no longer taken into consideration.
Before, the Trust and Safety team could make a decision to remove a driver based on a pattern of unsafe driving. That may no longer be the case. A computer may not detect the same patterns, leaving a dangerous driver on the roads.
Similarly, drivers that were previously removed from Lyft over safety concerns can apply to have their case reviewed and could potentially start working for the service again. Under the new system, the computerized program may not pick up on the warning signs that humans did.
How the Policy Change Could Affect Lyft Riders
Critics have reasonable safety concerns associated with Lyft’s new policy. Driving requires the judgment of the human mind, as do decisions regarding when to take negligent and dangerous drivers off the road. Prohibiting Lyft team members from exercising their own judgment while vetting potential drivers puts riders, other motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists at risk.
What to Do if You Are in a Florida Lyft Accident
The steps you take after a Florida Lyft accident are crucial to your rideshare accident claim and can help secure the compensation you need if you are injured.
After an accident, you should:
- Check yourself and others for injuries. If necessary, call 911.
- Seek medical attention, even if you don’t feel hurt.
- Collect insurance information from all involved parties.
- Notify Lyft of the accident.
- Gather evidence from the accident scene, such as photographs and video.
- Be careful of what you say. Even a simple, “I’m sorry” could be taken as an admission of fault.
- Get a copy of the police report.
- Contact an experienced Florida Lyft accident attorney.
How Can Brooks Law Group Help Me?
Any car accident claim can be complicated, but those involving a ridesharing service add a new layer of complexity because of the steps that must be taken to secure full and fair compensation. If you have been injured, call a Florida car accident lawyer at Brooks Law Group today. Our skilled Lyft attorneys will determine which driver was liable for the crash and handle all negotiations with the insurance company(s) for you. We have the knowledge, skills, and resources to fight for the best possible outcome for your case.
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