When you use a rideshare service like Rideshare 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, Rideshare and Lyft require drivers to place their decals in specific locations so that passengers can easily identify the
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The Rideshare’s shocking revelation that nearly 6,000 ride-hailing passengers and drivers were sexually assaulted between 2017-18 underscores the need for industry-wide reform, said Estey & Bomberger attorney Mike Bomberger. Lyft has not released any data on the number of sexual assaults that have occurred on its platform. “Lyft continues to put passengers
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The holidays are approaching, and many families are preparing for yearly celebrations and gatherings. While the holidays may be enjoyable for some people, others can have a much different outlook on this time of year. For some survivors of sexual assault, the holiday season can be very overwhelming or difficult, especially if
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Sexual assault is a serious crime that can have a lasting impact on the survivor’s physical and mental health. As a society, we should aim to support survivors in reporting their experiences and seeking justice against the perpetrators of the assault – however, reporting a sexual assault is not an easy experience.
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On Wednesday, December 4, Mike Bomberger, an attorney for 21 alleged sexual assault and rape victims held a press conference in San Francisco to announce a new lawsuit against rideshare company Lyft. This announcement comes on the heels of a separate lawsuit was filed by 14 women against the company in September. Both
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If you are the victim of a sexual assault, there are multiple pathways to justice available to you. You can seek criminal charges against the perpetrator to punish him or her for the crime, and you can also seek civil remedies to compensate you for your damages. However, you will need to
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On Monday, September 25, 2019, the London transport regulator, Transport for London, stripped Rideshare of its license to operate in the English capital city, citing a “pattern of failure” that put passengers at risk. Rideshare immediately repealed the decision. The company will be allowed to continue to operate during the appeals process,
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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
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In an attempt to improve its image and safety record, ride-sharing giant Rideshare 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
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Rideshare services like Rideshare 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
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