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A cop allegedly shot and killed his Lyft driver, claiming he was being kidnapped for a 'gay fraternity'

Koby Minor has been charged with murder and aggravated assault after allegedly shooting 35-year-old Reginald Folks to death in his car.

Transgender Lyft Driver Attacked by Passenger in Portland

Marla Standing-Owl says the passenger hit her and told her, "You're nothing but a man."

Indianapolis Lyft Driver Kicks Out Kissing Gay Couple

One of the passengers said it was "a big reaction for such a small display of affection between two guys."

Lyft Driver Pulled Gun, Threatened to Kill Gays, Passenger Says

The driver said, "I want to kill everyone that is gay," says passenger Andres Berreondo.

Uber, Lyft Drivers Routinely Cancel Black, LGBTQ Riders, Study Finds

Bias has seeped into 21st-century technology, according to university researchers.

Trans Activist: Lyft Apology for Outing 'Not Enough'

Monica Jones tells The Advocate Lyft's apology for its driver posting insinuations that she was a prostitute, outing her as transgender, and naming where she was is 'not enough.'

Another Transgender Woman Attacked in Portland

The September 12 attack on Atlas Marshall came just six days after a trans rideshare driver was beaten by a passenger.

Portland Man Apologizes for Assaulting Transgender Woman

But he's served jail time for the crime just the same, and he'll be on probation for three years.

Rideshare Profiles With LGBTQ Symbols Canceled More Often by Drivers

A new study appears to be the first that indicates a rider's demonstrated support for LGBTQ+ rights can lead drivers to cancel.

Lyft Now Lets Women and Nonbinary Riders Request Their Driver’s Gender

The service, called “Women+ Connect,” is rolling out in the coming months.

This Black Queer Woman Counsels Texas Women on Terminating Pregnancies

Rev. Deneen Robinson already has a difficult job. Now, the cruel leaders of her state have made it even harder for her and all those who can give birth.

Is Coachella a Queer Oasis or an Anti-LGBTQ Racket?

Alexander Modiano describes the queer conundrum of visiting the desert music festival.

Anger from Airport Protest Sparks #DeleteUber Campaign

Although Uber's CEO is pledging to support drivers impacted by Trump's travel ban, the company's decision to not honor an airport strike by taxi drivers sparked outrage online as customers fled to Lyft.

Latina Actresses Stephanie Beatriz and Natalie Morales Are the Future

These queer women -- starring on Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Santa Clarita Diet, respectively -- play empowered Latinx role models, which TV is finally embracing.

Lyft Adopts New Policies After Drag Queens Refused Rides

The rideshare company has changed its ways.

Uber Reportedly Blocked Trans Drivers’ Accounts For Being “Fraudulent”

Drivers say they were locked out of their accounts or permanently banned over current photos that didn't match their IDs.

Who is Laura Loomer, the MAGA Republican too racist even for Marjorie Taylor Greene?

The right-wing extremist is exerting her influence on Donald Trump and the MAGA base.

Miami Resident, Winter Party Attendee Israel Carrera Dies of COVID-19

Carrera is the first reported fatality in Miami-Dade county.

Uber Begs Customers Not to Boycott in Light of Sexual Harassment Allegations

The ride-sharing company is in damage control mode after a female former employee blogged about alleged institutionalized sexual harassment. 

Lone Man Fights Off Antigay Mob at Utah Pride

Terrance Mannery, an employee at a dessert shop, is being hailed as a hero, while activists call for stronger hate-crimes law.