Many Women Allege Sexual Assault After Riding with Lyft and Uber

Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft have a legal duty to provide all passengers with reasonable safety and security. No customer should ever have to worry about being sexually assaulted, kidnapped, or otherwise abused by a rideshare company driver. Although many drivers may still be independent contractors, Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare companies must prioritize safety at all times. Current news headlines clearly indicate that far too many female passengers are being sexually abused by Uber drivers. In 2018, CNN reported that at least 103 Uber drivers had been accused of sexually assaulting or otherwise abusing their passengers during the most...