As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the country, many state and local governments are requiring residents to wear masks to prevent transmitting the virus. In areas where mandatory mask orders do not exist, retailers, restaurants, and other businesses are requiring patrons to wear a mask when visiting their locations. Although
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On Tuesday, August 18, 2020, Mohammad Rahman, a Lyft driver in Orange County, was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a passenger while she was sleeping. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Bureau, the alleged incident occurred on June 12, when an adult female reported that she had been sexually
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In March 2019, a man posing as an Uber driver murdered college student Samantha Josephson in Columbia, South Carolina. Josephson, known as Sami to her friends and family, mistook another vehicle for her Uber after a night out with friends. Josephson’s murder was a wake-up call to many on the risks of
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Lyft sexual assault survivor seeks to empower women to come forward ‘I have not heard anything from Lyft or had any support from them at all’ – Lyft sexual assault victim Tykaja Hall The case of 21-year-old Tykaja Hall is yet another example of how Lyft ignores customers and leaves them to
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A Lyft safety officer dismissed a blind rape victim’s complaint, telling her ‘we’ll cooperate with police if we need to’ Many disabled people are able to live independently but getting around can be challenging in a car-based society like ours. So, ride-hailing companies like Lyft can go a long way toward helping
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Unemployment benefits are increasing in importance during the COVID-19 pandemic, with record-breaking unemployment rates and mass layoffs across the country. The rideshare industry has seen a massive reduction in the number of passengers during COVID-19, and many Uber and Lyft drivers are losing important income as a result. While Uber and Lyft
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Since its inception, the ride-sharing platform Uber has considered its fleet of drivers independent contractors, not employees. This designation essentially releases Uber from any liability in accidents their drivers may cause, making it very difficult for injured passengers to seek justice from the rideshare giant — and for drivers to receive unemployment
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The coronavirus pandemic is affecting nearly every aspect of daily life. For people who are survivors of sexual assault or experiencing sexual abuse at the hands of someone they live with, COVID-19 is posing significant challenges. Some survivors have difficulty finding resources, while others are facing barriers to achieving justice. Sexual Assault
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Social situations such as parties, bar events, or dates can be dangerous without proper precautions. Many sexual assault survivors suffer this act of violence while spending time with friends or acquaintances, unaware of certain red flags and dangerous behaviors. While sexual assault is never the fault of the survivor, there are important
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According to a report by CBS affiliate KMOV out of St. Louis, a woman who has filed suit against rideshare company Lyft and the driver accused of raping her in June of 2019 amended her lawsuit Friday, alleging Lyft knew the driver was a convicted felon. 30-year-old Cristen Giangarra said she was
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