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When someone drives for Uber or Lyft, he or she has a responsibility to operate his or her vehicle safely and according to the law – and the driver certainly cannot be under the influence at the time. However, some rideshare drivers can disregard these laws and put their passengers at risk

Jeremy Foley, a Lyft driver in the Madison area, was arrested on Friday, August 2, on a tentative charge of second-degree sexual assault of a person under the influence. According to Madison Police, Jeremy Foley, picked a woman up who had been out drinking. She had request a Lyft to be driven home from

Uber and Lyft claim to run background checks on their drivers, but research suggests that these background checks may not be as extensive as we believe. Almost anyone with a driver’s license and their own vehicle can sign up to be an Uber or Lyft driver and the company’s hiring process does

Do you prefer to use rideshare apps in silence? Whether you suffer from social anxiety or are just not in the mood to make small talk, having a talkative Uber driver can be tiresome. In addition, many people have reported instances of sexual harassment at the hands of their Uber drivers. Uber’s

Nimer Abdallah, a former Uber driver in the Miami area, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after being convicted of two counts of sexual battery, and one count of burglary with a battery. Abdallah was arrested in October 2016. According to Miami-Dade Police, his passenger fell asleep in his car

Millions of people rely on rideshare services such as Uber or Lyft for transportation. Whether you use these apps as designated drivers after a night out or rely on them for a portion of your commute, ridesharing can pose safety risks to you. Many Uber and Lyft passengers have reported instances of

Many survivors of sexual assault resist any recommendations to see a professional, reluctant to re-live their greatest traumas. However, in our personal experience, most survivors of sexual assault exhibit the greatest signs of progress and healing through some form of psychotherapy. Many of our clients are initially reluctant to try psychotherapy at

If you are looking for an affordable, accessible way to travel around San Diego and the surrounding areas, you might choose to use a rideshare app such as Uber or Lyft. From the convenience of your smartphone, you can page a ride to your location in minutes. While these apps may pose

Millions of Americans have fallen victim to sexual assault. In fact, one person experiences sexual assault every 92 seconds, amounting to hundreds of sexual assaults every day. Although you can’t prevent yourself from encountering threatening situations altogether, you do have the opportunity to protect yourself in this frightening context. Following safety tips

Dwaine Miller, an Uber driver in the Fairfield area, has been arrested on suspicion of third-degree sexual assault. According to Fairfield Police, Miller allegedly made overt sexual advances and unwanted sexual contact with a juvenile female passenger during a ride from Stonewall lane in Fairfield. The victim’s father reported the incident to police. If