A suspected serial rapist in California who formerly drove for Lyft—subsequently dubbed the “Rideshare Rapist” in the media—is an illegal alien, officials said.
Orlando Vilchez Lazo, 36, was charged by the San Francisco district attorney’s office with four rapes of women while posing as a ride-share driver. Lyft spokeswoman Kate Margolis told The Associated Press that the company is investigating Lazo’s employment history. Company officials “have no reason to believe these incidents occurred” while he was on duty for the firm, she added.
