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A House oversight panel is seeking a detailed briefing from Uber on how the company prevents, reports, and addresses incidents of sexual assault and misconduct on its platform. Lawmakers are citing concerns about the completeness of safety data and the real world impact on riders and drivers who depend on the service.
In a letter to Uber Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi, Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chairwoman Nancy Mace requested information on current policies, reporting practices, and planned measures to strengthen protections for platform users, a House Committee Oversight press release stated yesterday.
“The Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation is conducting oversight of corporate practices and the roles of federal agencies that may impact consumer safety. Recent reporting has highlighted that Uber receives a ‘report of sexual assault or sexual misconduct in the United States almost every eight minutes.’ Specifically, news coverage states that ‘from 2017 to 2022, a total of 400,181 Uber trips resulted in reports of sexual assault and sexual misconduct in the United States,’ a number significantly higher than the 12,552 cases previously disclosed by Uber,” wrote Subcommittee Chairwoman Mace.
“This reporting and the prevalence of incidents raises questions about how Uber identifies, responds to, and discloses incidents of sexual assault and sexual misconduct on its platform. The disparity between previously disclosed data and recent reporting raises concerns about the accuracy and completeness of safety data. The Subcommittee is particularly concerned that underreporting or delayed disclosure of such incidents could hinder policymakers, law enforcement, and the public from fully understanding the scope of the problem and making informed decisions,” continued Subcommittee Chairwoman Mace.
For survivors, the congressional inquiry signals growing scrutiny of how incidents are tracked and addressed, which may influence future protections, transparency, and support options. If safety reporting becomes more complete and policies are strengthened, survivors could see clearer pathways to documentation, faster responses to reports, and better access to resources that help them pursue accountability through criminal or civil channels.
The inquiry also references Sami’s Law, enacted in January 2023, which directed the U S Government Accountability Office to study rideshare safety measures. In September 2024, the GAO reported that currently available data cannot fully capture the extent of assaults in the ridesharing industry, underscoring a persistent safety hazard and the need for stronger tools to prevent sexual assault and misconduct.
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Uber sexual assault lawsuits are currently underway in California state court. The first trial in a consolidation of approximately 3,000 federal Uber driver sexual assault lawsuits is scheduled for early next year. Check here for the latest on the litigation.
