Lyft driver Lamont Liner thought he was picking up a regular fare in Chicago late last year. Instead, his passengers pulled out a pistol and stole his car and phone. He hasn’t returned to drive for the app since, even as ride-sharing companies have tried to tempt drivers with more money.

“The money is so good right now,” said the 63-year-old. “But it’s just not worth it to have somebody put a gun to your head.”

This post first appeared on wsj.com

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