AZ: Lyft/Uber drivers carry despite company policy

[Alamo]

Some rideshare drivers admit to carrying guns after two Valley attacks
After a pregnant mom driving for Lyft was killed, and an Uber driver survived having his throat cut:

"How many people do you know that drive are carrying guns," asked ABC15's, Zach Crenshaw.
"At least four or five, other than me. All females," said one woman driver.
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After the recent attacks, more Valley drivers are risking their income to pack heat.
"I was just talking to somebody today that said he was going to start carrying," she said. "A lot of us don't feel safe anymore."
Another driver posted a picture in a rideshare group of a gun near the driver's seat, captioned, "Always by my side."

Arizona being a constitutional carry state, they don't have to wait for a license.

 

[cbhausen]

I’m on shift now with a rideshare service and I “might” be carrying...

 

[zer0day]

I carry despite company policy of not permitting firearms on company property. The bad guys don't give a **** about company policy. I can get another job, but not another life.

 

[bgcatty]

Why should these drivers be defenseless? Remember, when their safety and seconds count, the police are always minutes [perhaps many] away!

 

[Bennettjh]

Don't blame them one bit. I sure as heck would.

 

[Ark]

I would never dream of doing a rideshare shift unarmed. Screw the company policy. It's a dial-a-victim service.

 

[Ruffnek]

IF I ever became crazy enough to let a handful of strangers, possibly intoxicated, into my personal vehicle (that Uber/Lyft don't maintain), I'd be armed and then some.

 

[rob63]

My wife and I used an Uber to get to the airport in Indy once so as not to leave a car there. Naturally, we struck up a conversation with the young lady driving us and at one point she volunteered that she always carries when working. I doubt it is uncommon.

 

[Smith& W]

." I can get another job, but not another life" That says it all. Well said.​

 

[Mark 1911]

It's a stupid policy. Besides, aren't ride-share drivers driving their own private vehicle anyway? How is anyone going to know if they're carrying or not unless a situation arises where they would actually have to draw their weapon?

 

[Ruffnek]

It's a stupid policy. Besides, aren't ride-share drivers driving their own private vehicle anyway? How is anyone going to know if they're carrying or not unless a situation arises where they would actually have to draw their weapon?

Bingo!

 

[way2good4u95]

Just like pizza delivery drivers, it's a dangerous job and they will break the rules to protect themselves. I don't blame them one bit.