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An Indianapolis teen mother escaped a Lyft driver who allegedly kidnapped her and her infant.
The driver, facing kidnapping and confinement charges, drove past the mother's destination and locked her in the car.
Thousands of lawsuits allege sexual assault by rideshare drivers, highlighting a growing safety concern.
A teenage mother in Indianapolis told police she had to escape a moving car with her infant after a Lyft driver drove past her destination and locked her in the car.
The frightening Aug. 5 incident highlights the potential risk for women and others across the U.S. when calling for a rideshare.
The 18-year-old mother told investigators she was only able to get out when her 2-month-old son started crying, and the driver rolled down the window to consol