USC student says she was raped by Lyft driver
The student was returning back to campus after celebrating Halloween in West Hollywood.
Halloween festivities in West Hollywood usually involve a carnival-like atmosphere, with partygoers often relying on ride-sharing services for a safe journey home. However, for a female USC student, the night ended in horror as she reported an alleged rape after taking a Lyft ride back to her apartment near the USC campus. The Los Angeles Police Department has since launched an investigation into the incident, and the perpetrator remains at large.
The USC student, whose identity is being protected, provided a limited description of the suspect, describing him as a black male with a black beard, aged between 25 and 35, and driving a black sedan. While the investigation is ongoing, the USC community is left to grapple with their fears and concerns about ride-sharing safety.
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While Lyft collaborates with USC to offer free shared rides to students within a designated area around the campus, students remain wary. Lyft’s statement, which indicated that they have not identified a report or ride matching the description, has done little to ease the prevailing unease among the USC community.
USC student allegedly raped by Lyft driver
A young woman said she was attacked by her Lyft driver after being dropped off at her apartment near campus.
As the investigation into the alleged rape incident unfolds, the overarching sentiment among USC students is one of heightened vigilance and apprehension when it comes to using ride-sharing services. The incident has shone a spotlight on the importance of prioritizing safety in every ride-sharing experience.
