Be aware of fake Uber, Lyft drivers at Atlanta airport

Police are warning travelers to be wary of people offering to take them home - as imposters could be putting passengers at risk. 11Alive Investigates the scope of the problem.
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[@ebony2399]

Isn’t this why you use the app and not act like a hitchhiker?

[@FaithandNova]

Exactly this being doing in the 80’s is one thing. Ppl shouldn’t be so foolish today. (Even though it was still foolish before ppl are more unhinged now)

[@ThotamasPrime]

Right why not use tha app to get a real driver but hey sometimes a real driver will hurt u and kidnap as well smh

[@blak3brutus229]

@@ThotamasPrimebecause I only pay 12$ for the private drivers on what Uber asks 50 for, usually same guy for me I rarely get new people since I’m on and off airport constantly at the same time. And I do t feed into greedy evil corporations like Uber and Lyft 😊

[@pa1060]

Ah, but why would a normal person even choose to use that at all? The convenience of and just because others do shouldn’t be enough to trust any stranger alone especially nowadays. But we tend to accept anything especially if it has anything that is related to moving forward. Which in my book is the worst saying ever.

[@Chicothadawg]

2020 Black people are awesome. 2024 black people are not awesome again.

[@lewisstretch]

That’s scary. You putting your luggage in some random persons trunk, and getting in a car where you are not tracked. That’s how people get kidnapped, sex trafficked, robbed, home invaded. You have to be stupid as hell to get in that person’s car.

[@Chinaglo24]

Thank you couldnt say it no better than that PEOPLE THINK and pay attention to your surrounding.

[@kmimsatl]

You're a fool if you think an app is what protects you!

[@Chinaglo24]

@@kmimsatl I use the app when I request a Uber what being a fool is when you randomly get in someone car if you didn't request a Uber driver. Face picture and name has to match I gotten to my destination smoothly so far but don't feel comfortable with a taxi.

[@kharris0465]

Imagine that! The horror of an American trying to start a transportation business in America only to be blocked by billion dollar corporations and over reaching government regulations. This use of extreme examples to demonize simple, regular people using these boogieman stories that every female is in extreme danger is idiotic.

[@rapinncapin123]

I wouldn't take a random ride here in the states lol It's probably fine for a man, but still, why do it if you don't have to...

[@BigJon200]

So…..a guy has 100 charges and he’s not behind bars? He’s clearly not being rehabilitated so they might as well throw away the key at this point.

[@USIscreaminEagles]

Fani ain’t got no time for that.

[@farristolesome4419]

Biden’s democratic America! Catch and release agenda. That’s why.

[@sam.texas2011]

He's got more charges than my grocery shopping receipt .... and we're a family of 6 ....😊

[@omeeawakened2371]

That’s the norm for democrat ran cities

[@UNCUT101]

@@omeeawakened2371right, why does he even have a license at this point. He shouldn’t be allowed to drive …

[@jan854]

This happened to me at JFK, I politely declined and told the person I already called a ride. He said he could discount my trip by $10, I still said NO. I'd rather take the safer option than try to save a little cash getting a ride from someone who is not verified.

[@kmimsatl]

I had to make a call to a different states police investigation unit after randomly finding some driver forum where I was seeking an answer from. Long story short....I ran into a driver (for both uber & lyft) that made my bones freeze because of the incredibly disgusting and strange comments he kept making. I felt pretty certain I was reading the comments of either someone who has killed before, or someone who definitely would in the future. I did as much digging as I possibly could on this individual, and what I found was even more concerning than my initial thought. I called uber and lyft and that states police and reported everything I had seen and everything I had found on that individual. They placed me on hold and when a different investigator came back on the line and asked me to please email him a screenshot of everything because the name I gave them pulled up a very concerning and sexually violent background (against a minor), I felt sickkkkk and was in disbelief that this was a driver people like you would just blindly trust thinking that you're safe! You need to understand that many drivers have turned out to be scumbags. An app does NOT make you safe!!! I drive for the rideshare companies, but only if I absolutely HAVE to (which is mostly never, honestly). I do most of my rides to and from the airport and definitely OFF of the apps!

[@Gron257]

Verified by who? Uber doesn't verify anyone.

[@TherealRobBase]

How does Rideshare apps “verify” a person? I think you’re assuming that they do.. But they don’t

[@vinithradhakrishnan8969]

​@@TherealRobBaseDon't Uber drivers have to pass a background check? And also get their name and address verified?

[@TherealRobBase]

@@vinithradhakrishnan8969 it’s not as in depth as that. People have used fake names and id’s. Or used someone else’s account to drive.

[@veewil8646]

What??? Why not just use the app? This is easily preventable.

[@citizencoy4393]

The actual Uber drivers can barely get through bc so many of the frauds are there. You can be stuck hours just to make it into the car lane. That’s how riders get antsy bc app will say 1 hour for ur car at the front of airport but there are hundreds of empty cars right there ready to go.

[@johnnyp3839]

Because they are crying about how they don't make enough and Uber online influencers are telling them to do private rides. They are trying to get paid more.

[@T.Harry79]

They can’t use the app due to their questionable background. They’re rideshare impersonators. That’s the topic of the story.

[@veewil8646]

@@T.Harry79 Yeah. No duh. I meant the riders, not the drivers

[@phallondavenport470]

Exactly!! I would use the app. They are a lot of predators out there especially big cities like Atlanta. Getting into a car with a total stranger is extremely dangerous

[@mekaileturner3586]

I’m a Lyft driver, and frequent the airport all the time. I can’t begin to tell you how many folks just attempt to open my trunk or hop in my car WITHOUT checking to see if I am even their ride. They don’t even take time to answer if they are who I am picking up before darting towards the door. As a woman it’s scary, because I don’t know if your trying to hijack me, and I’m scared for them because they’re not paying attention to who’s car they’re getting into.

[@Reko_89]

WOW!

[@chanel25alston]

😮 geez, that's definitely scary.

[@mekaileturner3586]

@@chanel25alston It is which is why I keep the doors locked until that individual identifies themselves.

[@paulochambergo2605]

They actually only check the license plate and your reputation . That is actually good enough for the customer . They typically do not check your face . I do only casually Uber Lyft to pay gas on long trips for work reasons

[@WordsfromtheBible]

I literally had an Indian man in my car and the riders name was supposed to be Sabrina...I asked him 4 times if he was sure he's Sabrina and going to the location on the map, he said yes and as I was driving off, the real Sabrina waved me down and that was just some random dude in my car, I had to kick him out and he acted like I was in the wrong..like I should just drive him because he got in first. I'm like, that's not how it works bud, get out. People are strange.

[@davidreitter4457]

Beware of criminals driving stolen cars pretending to be ride shares everywhere.

[@bluechex7881]

around bl ax, never relax.

[@ATLIEN333]

This happens all over the world at every single airport in the world. It's still a good story for those who didn't know this existed.

[@jadonmesfun6479]

Facts. They neglect to mention that this is the busiest airport on the planet with all types of commerce and money moving. Not to mention it’s in Atlanta 😂😂

[@citizencoy4393]

I don’t think you all realize just how many ppl at the airport are doing it. Literally hundreds in one spot.

[@FaithandNova]

Yes it is but what makes it different for years ago is that things aren’t suppose to work like that anymore. We are in a digital space now.

[@cristobal28]

Very true. This reminded me of Bangkok airport

[@kmimsatl]

​@@citizencoy4393🤚🏻 meeeee 😂

[@KimberlyLetsGo]

Kudos to this lady that honored her gut feeling. It's a 'muscle' we have to keep strengthening in today's world, sadly.

[@johnh8705]

If you didn't request it on the app, don't talk to them. Doesn't require a "muscle"

[@whitney9844]

Yup. Except this is something people have always needed since its not like there have only been terrible people in today's world.

[@atlbpoworksame9469]

Please use the app and check the license plate. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@kmimsatl]

😂😅 right....like that's going to help! I drove as a black man (I'm a white woman) in Athens for about a year! Up to half of the people/drivers are not even the same as the profile you're seeing! An app can not keep you safe, so you shouldn't go off of that alone.

[@johnnyp3839]

​@kmimsatl And you have the audacity to complain about Uber pay, yet you aren't legitimately on the app. The nerve of you ninjas.

[@kmimsatl]

@johnnyp3839 "I'm not legitimately on the app".....uhhh duh!! I won't take rides off of any of my rideshare apps anymore because they don't pay me nearly enough to do so. I COULD, however, if I wanted to. All of my driver accounts are still active and in great standing. Me driving as a different person in a different city was only something I was doing to test different safety options to see how safe and reliable our apps really are! And as it turns out, they're not as "safe" as you'd like to believe.

[@XoXoG]

@@kmimsatl????????

[@kmimsatl]

@@XoXoG yes?

[@feelewis9298]

If I didn’t order it I’m not going

[@dquan731]

Why are these fakes charged so lightly? This is extremely dangerous. They should be in jail.

[@MicDropBBQ]

Meanwhile, rideshare DRIVERS are being preyed on by people pretending to be riders. Many of these riders are criminals trying to carjack and rob drivers, using the app to lure them into areas. The app is more dangerous for drivers than people think. That's why many of us drivers are getting our own private base of clients, taking them to dinners/clubs and airports. SAFER than trusting a random rider who's using a FAKE NAME to get into my backseat behind me. These folks walk up with hats on and with baggy clothes and backpacks, acting like legit riders. The app doesn't care and will send a driver to their grave, all for $9. That's why we do private rides for people we trust and know (or who have been referred to us). These apps are dangerous.

[@shellythompson3740]

That's understandable. Even so, it's dangerous for passengers as well. I've been in Ubers where the driver drove like he was playing GTA. Like, I want to arrive alive!

[@veewil8646]

@@shellythompson3740 You done said a word here. Some of them drive like maniacs to finish the ride quicker to get more money from another passenger.

[@CMvigus]

@@veewil8646 they have to to make any money, uber and lyft rob the drivers as bad or worse than the passangers.

[@WordsfromtheBible]

​@veewil8646 yeah because they only get paid like 1/3 of what you pay and most people don't tip so they're husslin, you ain't paying top dollar for a chauffeur. The dude driving you is probably getting like $5 and also has to pay for his gas...so if you make it safe don't complain. If not you should get paid accordingly and that's the risk you take getting in an uber not a limo or professional driver.

[@imhereforitall9218]

I recall one time I took an Uber and the driver, although the app to follow was almost adding 15 to 20 minutes on to my route instead of taking the street I had advised. Had i not said anything they would have added an entire 30 minutes. Then they had the audacity to get upset with me for finally speaking up. They told me they knew where they were going. I try not to judge but I wonder if they did that purposely to add more time to the ride. I was not pleased at all to say the least. I actually called the company afterwards and had them partially credit me for the ride. @@WordsfromtheBible

[@nahfamnope]

It’s about time somebody’s speaking up about this. Happens to me every time I’m at Atlanta airport. I always ignore them.

[@mmsmart1014]

You have to be careful.. That young woman got into the wrong cab and lost her life.. By that wicked man.

[@rzero21]

3:09 more than one hundred charges and he is still in the streets?! What the Heck!!!

[@JamesBrown-si8eu]

It looks to me like these are just some independent drivers, un-affiliated to any share-ride company. Yes, maybe some of them have criminal background but it doesn't mean that others are not just trying to earn a living. I'm not saying it's justified, though.

[@vshah1010]

You will of course make alot more money than what the app offers if you offer your own rides. The authorities and the app companies don't want you to be making too much money so they arrest people for not getting some kind of license.

[@ubiquitousdiabolus]

Most probably are just illegal taxis, but nobody knows who that person is.

[@JohnnyLyft]

This should be TOP comment. I believe Uber/Lyft paid this company to run this story to scare people. We as drivers know the truth. The apps take 75% of our earnings at the airport and charge riders an exorbitant amount of money because they're at the airport trapped with no other choices if family or friends can't pick them up. These people do need to get permits to give rides at the airport to drive legally. I do believe they should. Why they don't, I don't know why. But 99% of them are just trying to compete with Uber's high fees and low driver pay. I was literally offered a 239.4 mile ride by Lyft for only $160.14 out of the airport. 😂😂😂😂😂😮😮😮 No!!. These companies are crooks, and they're cracking down on independent drivers that may be from outside the country and / or have backgrounds that can't get the right permits. These large corporations are the modern day mobsters 😮

[@vibesaddickentertainment9777]

Uber is behind this and these story theyre pishing hard again cash ride make it seems so dangerious lol thanks lyft for sending me to pick up Lil D and Goku the night around 1Am 😅 i agree bad apples out there but i guarantee u most of these people would get you home just as any verified driver lol

[@JohnnyLyft]

@@vibesaddickentertainment9777 ikr.. this story brought to you by Uber/Lyft 😆

[@see-rious-ley]

NO!!! JUST NO: 1. Complete strangers to take me home 2. Complete strangers who will then know my home address 3. Complete strangers who can then scope me out anytime they want if they want to come back and get whatever they want later NO, THANK YOU! You couldn’t even PAY me to do take up one of their unaccounted-for rides!!!!!!🤣😅🤣😂😂

[@kmimsatl]

😂😂 Complete strangers off of uber/lyft know your home address too, ma'am. If I'm not mistaken, an Uber/Lyft driver (can't remember which state) did return back to some woman's home hours after dropping her off and tried to break in. You need to remain alert in every single situation instead of blindy believing that you're all of a sudden safe somehow because you're using an app.

[@loveworld5026]

​@kmimsatl you must be slow or just ignorant to believe that both scenarios are thesame. Do you want me to enlighten you on the difference?

[@dabiri69]

On app or off app it’s a complete stranger that’s gonna know your home address 😂😂

[@kmimsatl]

@loveworld5026 Yes. Please try to enlighten me so that I may respond again and tell you where you're wrong.

[@see-rious-ley]

@@kmimsatl I’m not sure what your point is. I don’t use any of the rideshare apps solely because of what kind of information is available to the drivers. Please don’t I use any of these apps.

[@ronheath1977]

Over 100 charges that crazy

[@vibesaddickentertainment9777]

U believe that ? Lol especially terrorist charge this is uber n lyft doing trust me lol

[@johnh8705]

He's an immigrant

[@thestreetswannaknow]

Gonna be fake Uber eats next smh

[@fatonyalmitchell3281]

How they gonna do that just show up pick up people orders

[@GEECHIEGirl]

Yes, they don't have to show ID to pick orders. They just come in with a bag especially at lunch time. Sometimes they verify the order by telling what's on it but this is up to the cashier.

[@GEECHIEGirl]

​@@fatonyalmitchell3281Yes, they don't have to show ID. They usually just walk-in with a bag and leave especially at lunch time. Sometimes they verify by confirming the items but it's up to the cashier.

[@Blissedx]

This is kind of already happening…for the most part the drivers just take pic of dropping off your food but then they drive off with your delivery. Happened to me with door dash and I never used them again

[@fatonyalmitchell3281]

@@Blissedx whatttttt ❓ that is Dirty 😳 sorry that happened to you

[@Boutys_mom]

And obviously these fake drivers know these people have no self defense "hardware" when coming out of an airport!

[@jadonmesfun6479]

Smart af 😏

[@KnowledgeSeeker78491]

Depends on who they are picking up and where they are coming from. New York airport gave me a bit of a problem when I’ve declared my weapon, but I usually have no issues

[@Killer-SeveN]

Speak for yourself, as soon as I get to baggage claim I re-equip in the bathroom.

[@keeppushin6725]

@@Killer-SeveNwell that’s one way to get a federal charge.

[@TherealRobBase]

That’s not true… We always Travel with our firearms. Soon as we get out the airport doors, it’s loaded and conceal carried again. Uber, Lyft or any driver would never know

[@doublebreasted1422]

Why is he free if he has all those charges?? You're saying he's been arrested multiple times in 2024 and 2024 just started!!

[@orangetaby6024]

Black guy was arrested 100 times, and he is still out walking around, The system is broken

[@fatonyalmitchell3281]

So is the 🤍 person who Strom the Capital while Trump was in office, they are still walking around

[@mclome22]

😂😂😂

[@USIscreaminEagles]

Fani too busy hatin on Trump

[@ICONICPARIS]

​@@USIscreaminEagles GO AWAY

[@TamNguyen-co8fv]

A lot scamming drivers at DFW airport they stand by exit door and try getting passengers

[@billlam7756]

I dont blame them, uber takes like 70% of whatever you pay

[@schao7555]

These people don't even work for uber

[@billlam7756]

@@schao7555 alot of them do. I go to this airport pretty frequent when uber charging 90-$100 these guys do it for like $60. I know theres a safety concern but understand the problem first. Most these guys do rideshare jobs, but when ur getting paid 30% you might as well shut off the app and start asking people. If anything they should investigate uber

[@kmimsatl]

​@schao7555 yes we do. You're wrong.

[@schao7555]

@@kmimsatl I'm talking about the scammers at the airport they dont work for a rideshare, they just randomly go up to people and ask if they want a ride and charge them using venom and PayPal which they dont work for uber so those people are Wrong they are fake uber drivers.

[@FairEbony]

Of course, a criminal would support human traffickers preying on single women. What's new? Degenerates usually sympathize with other Degenerates.

[@Awalkinthepark32]

Chicago has the same problem. Whenever i leave an event, random men be outside ofdering rides and they are not affiliated with uber or lyft

[@csmm7504]

This reminds me of the movie The Bone Collector; killer posing as a taxi driver, couple abducted from airport.

[@RebeccaDLouis]

This happened to me last year at MCO. I said “no thanks” and used my ride share app. There was no way I was going to get into some random driver’s car.

[@terryjohnson1250]

It’s called a taxi 😂😂😂

[@fatonyalmitchell3281]

But even taxi 🚕 worker has licence and a cab number to track so wasn't random if you dail the answer as use app in this case

[@vinithradhakrishnan8969]

We're not talking about taxi drivers here though.

[@FlixCreEightR]

Ur real dumb! And so are the 18 people who liked this comment.

[@user-is6de8pp7k]

Yes, Just take a taxi.

[@ajmerthandi2544]

Taxi drivers also go through same criminal records check. Taxis are safe alternative too.

[@Snogwritts]

This video came in clutch. I’m heading to Atlanta for FWA for a week, and was legitimately planning to Uber out of there for the convention.

[@mariebrooks7341]

I use the app and verify the driver and license plate before getting into the car. They usually ask me who I am before they take my bag and open the door for me to get in the car. That is so unsafe if you just take the rideshare with somebody who approaches you at the airport.

[@BlackThai15]

Why are they just now going after these people?

[@dbrito1987]

More than 100 charges and the guy is still on the streets. The system works great 🤦‍♂

[@UAB_OG]

They do it in Orlando as well.

[@mantauri]

Blame uber and lyft for keeping most fare thus making it worthless for legal drivers to drop and pick customers at airports,

[@citizencoy4393]

Legal drivers can not get through bc so many immigrant fake drivers camp at the airport to do this.

[@deltagirl1026]

10 people liked this comment and I’m still scratching my head…what?!!

[@cnsmiles]

another illogical argument from a moronic SJW. always somebody else’s fault.

[@GrandMasterLynx]

@@deltagirl1026He means like Lyft/Uber keeps like 75% or whatever they keep from the amount people pay for a Ride on their app and the Driver gets very Little and they rely on the Tips

[@vshah1010]

People would make alot more if they offered a ride without the app. The authorities and the gig app companies don't like it, so they arrest you for not having some kind of license.

[@rhcp9009]

Uber & Lyft don’t run the world. America is a free country. If I want to give people rides at the airport on my own, that’s perfectly legal. Idk what they are saying is illegal…maybe posing as a Uber or something??

[@TheRealTrellMoney]

Exactly

[@jcarr3088]

You’re probably better off with a non ride share driver. Lyft and Uber going to charge you 80 dollars to go 20 miles. Then pay the driver 25 and expect you to tip after that.

[@deltagirl1026]

Excuse my ignorance but using the app avoids all of this. Why would I accept a ride from someone outside of the app? I’m frowning because that’s stupid!!!

[@GS-mh6ub]

The fake drivers entice you by offering you a better deal. If you're strapped for cash you might take the offer.

[@Monroestevens306]

This.

[@Monroestevens306]

​@@GS-mh6ub If anyone jumps into a stranger's car. A person who has no way of confirming if they're legit (in a shady situation) to save a few bucks, then you get what you pay for.

[@CinnaWhy]

they do it in vegas. i used to drive there but never did that cause i was too scared . uber takes like 70% of the earnings so people would offer less than uber charges the riders and more than they would have gotten for accepting the ride. they see it as a win/win plus not taxable

[@johnh8705]

People are generally stupid

[@SiriusBooMR]

So people who are trying to make a side hustle driving are a danger to society. In a nutshell

[@MrJoeairman2000]

I used to drive a limo 25 years ago when I was a young man. Gypsys have been a problem since back then. They always trying to hustle taxis and limos passengers. Cops would ticket them for either 'parking without their patron present' or 'no permits' displayed on their person or vehicle.

[@ubiquitousdiabolus]

“Anyone offering you a ride should not be giving you one”

[@Texas_Made_]

The FACT they just would take their word on being a driver with NO APP PROOF is crazy😮😮😅

[@dfa3366]

This is nothing new. I've seen these drivers at other airports. Just use the apps and ignore them.

[@nneenaa6343]

People do this in other countries all the time! Common sense has to be used.

[@jenniferwilliams1858]

Thank you for the information!

[@gayesthusky2177]

A friend of mine worked at the airport, and he’s never going back.

[@jovictor9064]

How insightful

[@bluechex7881]

cuz he racist?

[@catistrolling7333]

There are fake ones at all cruise ships ports. Saw them and complained to police at Seattle and then took the plates of taxis and Ubers in Boston and ny

[@teatyme4471]

They are all over the Miami cruise ports. I must say that most of them are about their business, professional and have quality transportation. I’m not saying that I recommend it bc you gotta be smart however rideshare has let me down more times than I can count.

[@Midchild58]

It’s nothing wrong with this ..Uber and Lyft rips drivers off so if a driver went to a customer straight up and asked them if they need a ride it’s no problem with that. They’ll get paid more then what Lyft or Uber would give them as a driver thru that platform

[@cody7068]

Theirs nothing wrong with a known sexual predator, person convicted of terroristic behavior and is considered armed and dangerous to be picking up random strangers and posing as a verified driver? You’re either a 18 year old or literally fucking retarded. Probably both.

[@Gron257]

Just another reason to not use uber. Stick to licensed taxis. Police do the licensing/background check. Uber does everything remotely, documents could be fake or stolen.

[@smungek]

I have heard of an occasional mistake; however, Uber is pretty safe.

[@Kwameking1]

Great reporting.Thank you.

[@rhondastewee]

I'm an Uber driver, we never say we're an Uber driver need a ride. People, please let them tell you your name, never give your name out and check the LICENSE PLATE. Also majority of airports have designated areas. STOP TRYING TO SAVE MONEY IT MAY COST YOU YOUR LIFE

[@anthonywilliams3822]

Well, go back to calling a cab!

[@TherealRobBase]

🧢this has nothing to do with human trafficking. It’s Drivers trying to make a quick Buck without having Ride share apps take 30%. Newsflash.. Ride share apps have criminals driving as well

[@madambillie863]

Exactly

[@FairEbony]

This has to do with degenerate human traffickers trying to kidnap women. She just said that these violent degenerates are approaching single women. To other degenerates, this is normal, and nothing to be concerned about. Thank god most of you aren't in positions of power, because all degenerates would be free to terrorize everyone.

[@ProfessorLester]

A lot of people do private drives though they're trying to get past the fees and taxes

[@lightningmcqueen9310]

If you wouldn’t do it in Oakland don’t do it in Atlanta it’s the same city 💯

[@PraveenSriram]

That is very scary and I hope the people responsible for posing as Lyft drivers are caught.

[@Vesta0831]

Atlanta can’t catch a break.

[@mx0x0]

Our big city problems

[@smungek]

Same thing happened to me in Ft Lauderdale, FL. I was suspicious of the driver; however, I took mercy on him. That crook overcharged me and then committed a credit card fraud after that. I filed a police complaint online. Then only my credit card company reversed the charge. I have learnt my lesson. No rides without apps. I flatly declined such offer at Dallas airport.

[@cobaltblue26]

I fell for it on a recent business trip to Manhattan. The man's car was absolutely repugnant: trash everywhere, seats falling apart, the smell... I hate that I didn't tell him no the first time.

[@user-is6de8pp7k]

It also happened to me in New York. Never again.

[@LivingTheDream21]

0:26 I think they can afford a new sticker on the mic. For a big news media outlet it makes them look like a personal youtube budget and video 🤣

[@bt2598]

There are always guys standing as you walk to the Uber/ride share area offering to give you an Uber or Lyft ride with no wait. It’s super creepy - I had to take a cab one time in Chicago because the Uber and Lyft apps weren’t working for me. I stayed on the phone with someone the whole time

[@johnfromm1974]

100 charges and he’s still out and about! Effing ridiculous! And…….typical….

[@PraveenSriram]

Not all people are good honest hardworking individuals

[@nopenallnull]

I just experienced this. Kept walking like they were invisible.

[@bsgvlog5640]

Hello 911! Someone just tried to offer me a discounted ride here at the airport! PLEASE SEND HELP NOW! What’s funny though is that the city will likely take that very seriously because it cuts into their revenue. Outside of the airport i bet they could care less.

[@bensonwu1238]

Some people just impersonate rideshare drivers to kidnap people.

[@Fooderloover]

This happens at WVERY AIRPORT IN THE WORLD!!! Stop REEEACHING! 😂

[@moa8247]

Wait, who’s the victim here? Just say no, not that deep.

[@makalasmith2375]

This have been going on for awhile. I remember I flew in (I'm from ATL and don't live far from the airport) and this was when they had not too long designated where Rideshare is to pick up. I was waiting for my Lyft driver he kept getting turned around to get to the Rideshare, but kept me in the loop as to where he was. This random guy who I noticed park there came up and asked if I needed a Rideshare b/c he noticed I had been waiting for awhile. I declined. Then I saw other ppl pulling up just asking random ppl if they needed a ride. I was sooo confused b/c I'm thinking to myself "hell if you have to request the Rideshare why are these ppl asking random folks if they needed a ride". I didn't trust it AT all.

[@evokeautos3688]

We were in Orlando a few months ago and this was a huge problem there

[@brianfreckles8542]

Gypsy cabs at airports have been around for decades before lyft and uber. Why is this "eye opening "?

[@ramirofrausto1179]

Happened to me in Vegas. Not at the airport but at the hotels. Guys will stand there and ask to give you a ride. They’ll even point to their Uber/lift stickers.

[@chitonyc1979]

This has to be the most ridiculous segment. People can not be this naive.

[@dorothylisahumphrey2396]

In The Hood where I live and come from, We call that “Gypsy Cab/Van” they are usually out in front of major grocery and department stores across the United States and our great city of New York’s streets!!

[@deltagirl1026]

They’re called “hacks” in Baltimore.

[@jovictor9064]

Exactly, ppl act like cabs only existed since uber n lyft... weird times we're in... Yes, there should be a concern but there should also be a legal route accessible for these ppl who want to do this instead of painting them to be criminals.. I'm from Brooklyn, we have dollar vans and dollar cabs ... i lost count as many times I hopped in a complete strangers car without saying a word until getting off at my destination safely

[@BLACK_MikeHammer]

​@@jovictor9064Dollar vans have been in operations in Flatbush, East Flatbush, Crown Heights, the Stuy and a few other hoods for decades though, probably since about the early 80's and everybody knows about them.....The serve the neighborhood. They do short distances since there's no other means of movement. Cabs don't ply those areas and it's not worth taking the subway three or so blocks.. This is different, there's licensed cabs and actual rideshare drivers available at the airport but they're trying to to bypass them..

[@vibesaddickentertainment9777]

​@@jovictor9064thats because uber n lyft is behind this lol u believe a guy with so many charge still walking free terrorism sex offender lol

[@keemp1273]

At this point everything is just so unsure and it’s tiring

[@m3g0mia]

Nothing new... we call it "bootleg" back in the day.... uber/lyft is just corporate version

[@livedreamsg]

This happened to me earlier this month. Be careful!!!

[@josuelopez9991]

Expecting people to rideshare through uber and lyft all the time isn’t a realistic thing when they are taking almost all the money drivers make.

[@supermodelatlanta1354]

Damn I was going to look forward to this hustle. Some riders need to get to nc to sc. Try Tennessee there's a airport near Maryville. It's so bad I couldn't book a Uber

[@kmimsatl]

Do you need a driver to take you to those locations? I'm a driver in Atlanta.

[@Optimus19572]

DANGEROUS!!

[@SouthernPeaches136]

The exact same thing happened to me at Hartsfield after one of my return flights. Returned after midnight and this tall muscular guy focused on ME, a single woman traveling alone. I declined the rideshare several times and he kept pressing me. SMH so glad I went with my gut.

[@supermodelatlanta1354]

Fearful of your life? Girl they need money all of it not 40%

[@citizencoy4393]

If u saw how sketchy it was u would change ur response.

[@FaithandNova]

Umm no did you not hear his background? He can’t get hired and most likely neither can the others.

[@citizencoy4393]

@@FaithandNova They are ALL immigrants

[@kmimsatl]

Exactly. I'm not driving for 15% - 55% of what the rider pays. Not happening! Also, I'm definitely not an immigrant!

[@tam6011]

Don’t work for Uber. Get some skills and it’s free. What’s the max folks making if they not Uber black. 60k to 65k if that. It’s too much money out here for that

[@juanitagonzalez8333]

Creepy! People stay safe outthere😢

[@tspcocktail]

If someone approaches you at the airport for a ride, solicits, do not go. Leave immediately. Some things are not standard in other areas of the country. This warning is displayed and announced regularly at Chicago O'Hare airport. The South is slow on this

[@jeangrey5952]

I live in mud and have been in plenty of illegal cabs, people out here do it all the time and they know but nothing ever happens.

[@Kingchocolatee100]

They always asking if i need a ride 😂

[@LeonardoUV]

Dont get into a stranger's car. Use the lyft and Uber app for safety

[@divineordergovernsmylife808]

They also use botz to get better rides and reservations. They do it at the Los Angeles airport and Burbank airport. They are using antennas at the airports as well to get more passengers

[@King-hc6bn]

Same thing happened to me back in June when I was walking through the garage. I got in the car only for him to charge me the same amount even though at first he said it would be cheaper. Once I got in the car I got on the phone and gave his entire information to my friend from the license plate pictures, vehicle make and model and took a picture of him through the mirror.

[@mikehunter1483]

And I’ll bet you some naive woman will definitely get kidnapped this way.

[@stefangreenlee]

How are these people free? But people are doing years for much lesser charges???? 😠 😡 👿 😤 🤬

[@johnh8705]

He's an immigrant

[@bridgetteh.1701]

This happened to me when I was at this airport a few months ago. Guys driving around in nice cars w/o ride-share verification. While I waited, I was asked 3 times if I needed a ride! Be careful out there folks. Slow down. Use wisdom. Your destination can wait.

[@MadnessAbsolute]

Why censor their face ?? Don’t you want them known..

[@moderndaycaveman2519]

It is a scary situation, but I doubt very seriously that was the exact same guy who tried to pick her up. I think that dramatization for the story.

[@preciousowusu7743]

This is creepy.

[@karicewillis]

More like frightening! 😱

[@johnh8705]

Don't stop and talk to them

[@aw8119]

I definitely could see this happening at crowded airports late at night when Uber and Lyft rates are many times higher than they normally are.

[@Bob-mn7ob]

I was at this airport last year and ordered a Lyft and was barraged by fake Lyft riders. I declined because they were not on the app.

[@007cheburashka]

They tried this bs with me once and I laughed and said “I’m from here bro..” Saw a lot of cops around the last time.

[@citizencoy4393]

I have family that does Uber and they have been complaining about this. So many frauds are there that actual Uber drivers can not get through. Most are immigrants that literally camp in the parking lot. It’s hard to get those rides as a registered driver.

[@madscientist6869]

Atlanta is so getto now

[@ColeLynn]

Been ghetto.

[@madscientist6869]

@@ColeLynn it has but it wasn't this bad 25 years ago

[@ConsciousLiving101]

They do this at every international airports. Atlanta calm down.