Many people use rideshare apps such as Uber and Lyft for reliable transportation, but not all rideshare experiences are safe. Unfortunately, some riders report a sexual and physical assault, harassment, and dangerous driving when they use a rideshare app. To improve rider safety on the road, Lyft launched an in-app panic button
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Sexual assault is a serious crime that can have devastating impacts on survivors, both emotionally and physically. However, it can be difficult to define what constitutes sexual assault under the law, and when you can hold someone accountable for this crime. Sexual assault can encompass many different acts that all have one
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Riding in an Uber and Lyft carries risks for female passengers, but what about female drivers? Do women who drive for these companies put themselves at risk of assault? Sadly, the answer is yes. From drunken riders to creepy, unwanted advances, female rideshare drivers encounter a fair amount of risks on the
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When it comes to sexual activity, consent is key. No one should act inappropriately towards you without your knowledge and consent – especially in an Uber or Lyft. However, many different types of sexual misconduct can and do occur in these vehicles every single year. Unfortunately, Uber and Lyft do not seem
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It is no secret that rideshares can be dangerous – from physical violence to sexual assault, taking an Uber or Lyft carries its fair share of risks. Historically, these companies have said little about their involvement in these incidents. However, Uber is beginning to take more responsibility for informing their passengers of
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One of the benefits of using a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft is that you have the opportunity to provide direct feedback on your drivers. You can leave comments, pre-determined tags, and select a star rating that describes your ride. You can use the Uber or Lyft driver’s star rating as
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Rideshare apps are a popular way to travel, but using these services can carry significant risk. Women report many instances of sexual harassment and sexual assault in Ubers and Lyfts every year, and the companies seem to do little to prevent them. To protect yourself from attack when ridesharing, equip yourself with
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Sexual assault is a serious crime that has deep, long-lasting impacts on survivors. However, many institutions that govern sexual assault crimes can silence or discredit these victims – including the large rideshare company, Uber. For several years, the company used confidentiality agreements to silence victims of sexual assault. However, Uber decided to
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Tonye Kolokolo, a Lyft driver in the San Mateo area, was arrested early on Saturday, August 10, on suspicion of rape and false imprisonment. According to San Mateo Police, Tonye Kolokolo, picked up a 25 year-old woman who was intoxicated. She believes she passed out in the backseat of the ride-hailing driver’s car. Kolokolo
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When you use a rideshare app to get around, you expect to have a safe, violence-free ride – but this is not always how it turns out. Uber and Lyft drivers can assault their passengers, and some drivers even carry weapons such as guns and knives with them in their vehicle. However,
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