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On Monday, September 25, 2019, the London transport regulator, Transport for London, stripped Uber of its license to operate in the English capital city, citing a “pattern of failure” that put passengers at risk. Uber immediately repealed the decision. The company will be allowed to continue to operate during the appeals process,

On Wednesday, November 20, 2019, Welinton Fernandez a Lyft driver from Corona in Queens, NY, was convicted of sexually assaulting a passenger who fell asleep in his car last year. A jury convicted Fernandez of first-degree criminal sexual act and first-degree sexual abuse after a four-day trial. Fernandez is due to return to

In an attempt to improve its image and safety record, ride-sharing giant Uber will allow passengers and drivers in Brazil and Mexico to record audio during rides beginning in December. The new option for riders will allow customers to record the ride and store an encrypted version of the audio on their

Why is Crawford & Co. contacting assault victims to settle their claims? We believe that Crawford and Crawford is contacting sexual assault victims on behalf of Uber in an attempt to help Uber settle cases quickly and cheaply. Who is Crawford & Co.? Crawford & Co. are the agents and representatives of

If you have ever had an uncomfortable experience in an Uber or Lyft, you probably hoped that you would never ride with that particular driver again. While Uber and Lyft’s algorithms can help keep you away from unpleasant drivers, unmatching you from a specific driver does not help stop other passengers from

In recent years, you may have seen the hashtag #MeToo on the news, at political events and rallies, and on social media sites like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The purpose of the #MeToo movement is to provide a platform for survivors of sexual violence to share their stories, helping bring awareness to

Steven Floyd Whitesell, an Uber Driver in Tulsa, OK, was arrested and charged with two counts of rape, forcible sodomy, and first-degree burglary. According to area police, Whitesell allegedly dropped the woman off at her home then left the door unlocked so he could get back into the house to sexually assault her.

Robert W. Sauvager, a Lyft Driver in Midlothian, VA, was arrested on charges of aggravated sexual battery and object sexual penetration. The arrest stems from a woman who called a Lyft ride to take her from Richmond to Chesterfield. The woman reported being assaulted at the end of the ride, just outside of

On Tuesday, November, 4, Ahmed Tawfeeq, a Uber Driver in Elgin, IL, was found guilty of sexually assaulting a female passanger. Following a bench trial, Tawfeeq was found guilt of multiple counts, including attempted aggravated criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, aggravated battery, unlawful restraint and promoting prostitution. The conviction stems

Many passengers who use rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft report experiencing sexual violence at the hands of their drivers. From unwanted advances and indecent exposure to sexual assault, these crimes are unacceptable – and Lyft is taking action to combat the too-high rates of violence. Moving forward, all current and future