Riding in an Uber and Lyft carries risks for female passengers, but what about female drivers? Do women who drive for these companies put themselves at risk of assault? Sadly, the answer is yes. From drunken riders to creepy, unwanted advances, female rideshare drivers encounter a fair amount of risks on the
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When it comes to sexual activity, consent is key. No one should act inappropriately towards you without your knowledge and consent – especially in an Uber or Lyft. However, many different types of sexual misconduct can and do occur in these vehicles every single year. Unfortunately, Uber and Lyft do not seem
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It is no secret that rideshares can be dangerous – from physical violence to sexual assault, taking an Uber or Lyft carries its fair share of risks. Historically, these companies have said little about their involvement in these incidents. However, Uber is beginning to take more responsibility for informing their passengers of
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Rideshare apps are a popular way to travel, but using these services can carry significant risk. Women report many instances of sexual harassment and sexual assault in Ubers and Lyfts every year, and the companies seem to do little to prevent them. To protect yourself from attack when ridesharing, equip yourself with
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Sexual assault is a serious crime that has deep, long-lasting impacts on survivors. However, many institutions that govern sexual assault crimes can silence or discredit these victims – including the large rideshare company, Uber. For several years, the company used confidentiality agreements to silence victims of sexual assault. However, Uber decided to
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Tonye Kolokolo, a Lyft driver in the San Mateo area, was arrested early on Saturday, August 10, on suspicion of rape and false imprisonment. According to San Mateo Police, Tonye Kolokolo, picked up a 25 year-old woman who was intoxicated. She believes she passed out in the backseat of the ride-hailing driver’s car. Kolokolo
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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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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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Do you prefer to use rideshare apps in silence? Whether you suffer from social anxiety or are just not in the mood to make small talk, having a talkative Uber driver can be tiresome. In addition, many people have reported instances of sexual harassment at the hands of their Uber drivers. Uber’s
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