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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ridesharing may seem like a safe and reliable way to get around, but these apps can come with significant risks to many passengers, especially young women. Many former passengers have reported instances of sexual assault, physical violence, and intimidation while using apps such as Uber or Lyft. However, there are some women-friendly
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When pursuing legal action, searching for a firm that fits your needs is essential. Many claimants might seek free consultation to inquire about the viability of their case and what a specific firm has to offer. One question that comes up involves how a claimant must pay for their lawyer’s services. The
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Mugahid Belil, an Uber driver in the Grand Island area, has been arrested on suspicion of first-degree false imprisonment and first-degree attempted sexual assault. According to Grand Island Police Department, a 34-year-old woman requested an Uber ride during which Belil grabbed her hand and kissed it. He proceeded to try to kiss the passenger,
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People are asking many questions about Uber in light of recent reports of assaults by the drivers working for the company. Multiple sexual assaults, and a case of murder, have current and future customers alike questioning the safety of Uber’s ride sharing service. Though they tout a “safe ride home” slogan, it
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