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Recent media reports are revealing the full scope of sexual assaults linked to Uber and Lyft drivers. Legal experts say the growing scrutiny could push the companies toward settlements. Survivors have limited time to file claims. Don’t wait. See if you may qualify to be included in the settlements through a free case review.
An August 2025 exposé by the New York Times reveals an epidemic of sexual assaults and non-consensual behavior by rideshare drivers. Court documents reveal that reported incidents are over 3,000% higher than Uber acknowledged in its public-facing safety reports.
From 2017 to 2022, Uber received reports of over 400,000 incidents of sexual misconduct in the U.S., including thousands of sexual assaults. But only 12,000 cases were acknowledged publicly during that time. All the while, Uber maintained that its rides were safe. Yet behind closed doors, the rideshare company adopted business decisions that prioritized profits over passenger protection.
Lyft is facing similar allegations, with 6,809 reports of sexual assault disclosed between 2017 and 2022. Like Uber, it’s only a matter of time before Lyft will have to submit court documents that reveal the scope of sexual assault is more widespread.
Uber’s aggressive marketing painted its rides as a safe way to get home. But the statistics tell a different story. Based on court documents, reports of sexual assault came in every 8 minutes on average.
Uber had tools in place that could’ve helped reduce these assaults, but chose not to implement them. Lyft, too, has faced a wave of similar lawsuits as survivors demand justice for assaults that the companies failed to prevent.
The data proves that sexual assault and non-consensual incidents committed by rideshare drivers are not rare. Uber and Lyft would like the public to believe the chances of being assaulted by a driver are the same as getting struck by lighting.
But as the court documents reveal, sexual misconduct and assault represent a systemic failure by Uber and Lyft to protect passengers.
Before 2018, Uber forced rideshare driver sexual assault survivors to go through private mediation; Uber didn’t want its dirty laundry aired out in the public eye. But due to growing public pressure and negative publicity surrounding its handling of sexual assault claims, Uber ended the practice. Survivors were finally given the option to pursue their cases in open court.
Since then, a wave of lawsuits has flooded in against rideshare companies:
These brave individuals have helped expose rideshare companies failures in protecting passengers, including:
If you were sexually assaulted by an Uber or Lyft driver, don’t wait to see if your case qualifies for a possible piece of the settlement. There may still be time to file a lawsuit. But with the first trials rapidly approaching, the window to file a claim may close.
If your case qualifies, you could be eligible for compensation for:
By filing a lawsuit, you can hold Uber or Lyft accountable for their negligence and make sure these companies take stronger actions to protect future riders.
Fill out the form below to see if you qualify for compensation. There’s no obligation. Just honest answers about your legal rights.
Even if the traumatic experience happened years ago, you still have legal options. Thousands of brave survivors are standing up and fighting for justice, and you can too. Don’t let the passage of time stop you from reclaiming your voice and getting the compensation you deserve.
Whether you experienced assault during a ride in Uber, Lyft, or any other rideshare service, you have the right to fight for justice.
If you’ve experienced sexual assault or misconduct involving an Uber or Lyft driver, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit, based on the following criteria:
If you meet these criteria, you may have grounds to take legal action and pursue compensation. It’s important to consult with an experienced attorney who can evaluate your case and guide you through the legal process.
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Time is of the essence. If the first trials are successful for survivors, it could compel Uber and Lyft to reach a massive nationwide settlement.
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