A recent article released by the Associated Press and published nationwide by various outlets such as the Seattle Times details how Lyft, who built it’s reputation as a safer alternative to Uber, is now having to deal with lawsuits brought on by dozens of women who claim they were sexually assaulted due to
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Sexual assault is an incredibly damaging and heinous crime, and laws across the United States prosecute it as such. However, different states may have different definitions when it comes to concepts of consent and sexual violence. In addition, different states assign varying civil and criminal penalties to sexual assault cases. If you
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On Thursday, January 2, 2020, Mark Saunders, an Uber Driver in Boulder, CO, was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and unlawful sexual contact. Saunders is scheduled for a formal filing of charges on Tuesday, January 7. According to the arrest affidavit, on February 18, 2018 a woman called Boulder police stating she believed
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In today’s world, understanding self-defense is as important as ever, especially for women. From traveling alone for business to using ride share services like Uber or Lyft, many abusers and perpetrators of sexual assault can commit heinous crimes and acts of violence against women. However, women across can protect themselves if they
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Intimate partner violence, also known as dating violence and domestic violence, is unfortunately prevalent across the United States. However, many people involved in abusive relationships have trouble coming forward, seeking help, or leaving their perpetrators due to fear and unfamiliarity with the resources available to them. If you or someone you know
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On Monday, December 16, Indian cab-hailing service Ola, announced the rollout of an AI-enabled safety feature. Named, ‘Guardian’, the safety feature will be available in 16 Indian cities and Perth, Australia. The new feature is aimed at ensuring the safety of passengers who use the service. Real-time data from rides can automatically
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While sexual violence is a widespread problem across the United States, there are many myths that surround it. Many people can believe that sexual violence falls under a single definition, or that most people who report sexual violence are not telling the truth. These myths can make it more difficult for survivors
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Each year, thousands of people suffer from instances of sexual violence while riding in an Uber or Lyft. These actions can include inappropriate conversation, unwanted touching, and sexual assault, among many other invasive and unwanted behaviors and actions. In these situations, you may feel scared and unsure of what to do next.
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Assault on December 18, 2019
Kyle Lane, an Uber Driver in Chattanooga, TN, will receive two years of probation after pleading guilty to inappropriately touching a passenger. He pled guilty to false imprisonment in order to avoid the more serious charge of sexual battery. He also pled guilty to unlawful exposure. Lane was sentenced to probation for two
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Ahmed Elgaafary, an Uber driver in the Philadelphia area, was sentenced to 7 to 20 years in prison on Tuesday, December 17, after being found guilty of multiple sexual assault charges after he raped an intoxicated passenger. To add insult to injury, Elgaafary charged her $150 for vomiting in his vehicle. A
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