Lyft Ride Wasn't Abduction, But Misunderstanding, Police Say

An Allston woman's harrowing trip that she told police was a kidnapping was not an abduction, but rather a misunderstanding, according to authorities.

Boston police said a dead cellphone and language barrier contributed to the incident, which stemmed from the woman getting into the wrong car.

The woman, who is in her 20s, said the driver took her 30 minutes north from Faneuil Hall. The woman escaped the car at a gas station and got back to Allston with the help of someone driving by.

Police said the driver was supposed to pick up someone else heading north.

No charges will be filed.