Uber, Lyft to Share Data on Deactivated Drivers in Safety Push

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Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. have created a program to share information about drivers and delivery people deactivated from their platforms for the most serious offenses, furthering a safety push by ride-hailing companies. The Industry Sharing Safety Initiative will allow the companies to share information about drivers who have been deactivated for sexual assault,… Continue reading Uber, Lyft to Share Data on Deactivated Drivers in Safety Push

Uber Safety Report Details Sexual Assaults in U.S. Over Two Years

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Uber Technologies Inc. said it received 5,981 reports of sexual assault involving U.S. passengers or drivers during 2017 and 2018, underscoring the risk that has been a chief criticism of ride-hailing companies around the world. In a report released Thursday, Uber voluntarily disclosed the first comprehensive review of safety issues involving its ride service. Sexual… Continue reading Uber Safety Report Details Sexual Assaults in U.S. Over Two Years