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Although sexual assault occurs at high rates throughout the United States, it is a widely misunderstood crime. Our societal views, personal prejudices, and glamorization of sexual violence in the media can all contribute to significant misconceptions people have about sexual assault. These misconceptions can cause serious harm, especially to survivors who try

Taking care of our planet now is vital to ensuring environmental health for future generations, especially as the impacts of climate change become more and more apparent. Many of us try to reduce our carbon emissions by relying on alternative forms of transportation, such as using public transit, purchasing zero-emissions vehicles, and

WBAL-TV in Baltimore reports that Joshua Robinson, a former Uber driver accused of raping his passenger who pleaded guilty in the case is out on probation. Robinson faces a 10-year sentence in prison if he violates his probation. A woman, who declined being identified, came to see Robinson face a judge Wednesday, March 4th,

If you use a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft on a daily basis, you understand how difficult it can be to communicate with your driver. From uncertainty about pick-up spots to language barriers, these communication issues can impact your experience using these services. To combat these issues, Uber is taking greater

News 4 in Jacksonville reports that Ingo Krieg, an Uber driver in the Jacksonville area has been arrested after being accused of fondling a 15-year-old girl. According to the Baker County Sheriff’s Office, the alleged incident took place as Krieg was driving the girl from her home in Jacksonville to her boyfriend’s

According to a report by CNN an Uber driver in Virginia has been charged after police say he attempted to chase down someone who hit his car — without letting his passengers out. Richmond Police have charged Olufemi S. Olomola, 38, with two counts of abduction, reckless driving, and felony hit and run.

After a sexual assault, advocates, experts, and online resources encourage survivors to visit a local hospital or medical center to receive a sexual assault forensic exam, also known as a rape kit. However, these health centers can fail to test many of these kits — leading to a significant backlog that survivors

NBC 9 News in Denver reports that on Wednesday, 12 2020, February Tyrone Rivers Sr., a former rideshare driver in Longmont was arrested this week on charges of sexual assault on a physical helpless person, criminal invasion of property, and theft after sending three photos of a passed-out, partially-disrobed sexual assault victim to

The Mail Tribune reports that Antonio Gonzalez-Salinas, an Uber driver in Medford, OR, faces felony charges of first-degree kidnapping, first-degree sexual abuse, and first-degree rape. The 51 year-old Gonzalez-Salinas allegedly sexual assaulted a female passenger he picked up early on the morning of Sunday, February 9th 2020 according to a Medford police news release.

Ridesharing companies such as Lyft and Uber have quickly become a part of daily life. Many riders use these services to get around town, or as a safe ride home after a night on the town. Unfortunately, the reality is that these companies have been lacking in addressing systematic passenger safety concerns. Stories