A driver of the popular U.S. ride-sharing program Lyft was caught on camera making anti-Muslim comments to his passengers.
The unidentified driver was heard calling Muslims “pieces of sh-t” and allegedly voicing his support for the creation of a Muslim database.
Samuel Grenny and his girlfriend, who recorded the incident, were on their way to a Bernie Sanders event in Salt Lake City, Utah when the heated conversation began.
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That’s when the argument took an ugly turn.
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“He snapped and… proceeded to explain to me that Muslims are terrorists,” Grenny told KSL.
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In response, Grenny tells the Lyft driver to “pick up a freaking book” because he’s “literally what is wrong with this country.”
The driver then ordered Grenny and his girlfriend out of the car.
Lyft sent a statement to KSL News, reading:
“Lyft is committed to maintaining an inclusive and welcoming environment, and discrimination and racism are not tolerated. This driver’s access to Lyft has been permanently removed.”
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KSL also reported Grenny received an apology from the ride-sharing company and was fully compensated for his travel.
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