A wave of lawsuits filed by hundreds of women against Uber alleges that the company's efforts to prevent sexual assault by its drivers have fallen short.
A wave of lawsuits filed by hundreds of women against Uber alleges that the company's efforts to prevent sexual assault by its drivers have fallen short.
Uber is currently embroiled in a legal battle, with over 20 individuals who have experienced sexual assault during rideshare journeys coming forward to sue the company.
It’s important to know what you can do to keep yourself safe when you’re using Uber or Lyft.Â
A controversy that has dogged Uber and Lyft for years has been how the drivers that they employ are classified.
If you plan on taking a rideshare for the first time or simply want to learn more about this service, this article is for you.
In 2017 and 2018, Uber reported more than 6,000 cases of sexual assaults from drivers and passengers in the United States alone. Sadly, reports of sexual assault while using ridesharing services continue to pour into law enforcement agencies. Many feel that ridesharing companies are not doing enough to keep their drivers and passengers safe, despite promises to revamp safety policies.
