Ridesharing

When you use a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft, it is important to stay safe. Thousands of violent crimes occur in connection to these ridesharing services each year. To keep riders safe, Uber and Lyft require drivers to place their decals in specific locations so that passengers can easily identify the

Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are quickly becoming common modes of transportation around the world, especially for people without reliable access to a motor vehicle – including minors under the age of 18. From parents giving their children an easy ride to school when they have to run into the office

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

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

When we use a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft, we place a large amount of faith in the process, from pickup to drop-off. The pickup process can be especially risky; we can get into the wrong vehicle, experience an accident if we get into the car in an unsafe area, or

On Tuesday, July 16, Sean Williams, an Uber driver in Nassau County, NY, was was arrested and charged with two felony kidnapping counts, child endangerment, and unlawful imprisonment. The arrest stems from a 15-year-old girl in Nassau County who requested an Uber ride as she was leaving a sweet 16 party at approximately

It is Uber and Lyft’s responsibility to ensure that the people who use their rideshare services are safe and secure on every ride. To do this, these companies claim to screen all of their drivers prior to hiring them – but these background checks have significant holes. While Uber and Lyft may

Uber has a responsibility to keep its service safe for all people who use it, including drivers and passengers. To control its community, Uber will disable the accounts of drivers who act in violent, excessively disrespectful, or dangerous ways toward their passengers. If Uber suddenly disabled your account without warning, there are

While Uber is an incredibly popular rideshare service both in the United States and around the world, many riders have suffered violent crimes at the hands of their Uber drivers. From sexual assault to physical battery, theft, and threats, many riders feel very unsafe while using this rideshare app – leading many

On Friday, September 27, 2019, Tarik Aitouali, an Uber driver in Greensboro, NC, was was arrested and charged with second-degree kidnapping and a second-degree forcible sex offense. The arrest stems from a Kernersville resident who was kidnapped and sexually assaulted while using a rideshare service According to Kernersville police, Aitouali, allegedly took the