In Wake of Rideshare Sexual Assaults, Women-Only Service Launches in Tucson
In Tucson, a woman launches a female-only rideshare after surviving assault. Meanwhile, Uber and Lyft face thousands of lawsuits for failing to prevent driver attacks.
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In Tucson, a woman launches a female-only rideshare after surviving assault. Meanwhile, Uber and Lyft face thousands of lawsuits for failing to prevent driver attacks.
Lyft settles lawsuit with Dallas passenger assaulted by driver, amid ongoing concerns over rideshare safety and corporate accountability. The driver allegedly has prior complaints but Lyft kept him on as an independent contractor.
Plaintiffs in the Uber sexual assault MDL have asked the federal judge to consolidate multiple claims for the first bellwether (test) trial. This decision could significantly impact future settlements and how juries evaluate systemic safety failures.
A federal judge has ordered top Uber executives, including CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and co-founder Travis Kalanick, to testify in lawsuits filed by nearly 2,000 riders who allege sexual assault by drivers.
A former Denver Lyft driver was sentenced to 290 years to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting intoxicated female passengers and stealing their belongings.
A new Colorado bill proposes stricter security requirements for rideshare companies, including enhanced background checks and driver verification. Similar legislative efforts have emerged in California, New York, and Texas as states push for stronger passenger protections.