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Lyft is seeking dismissal of several claims in the federal sexual assault MDL involving approximately 136 lawsuits, while a judge considers arguments over driver screening and app liability.
Colorado’s Rideshare Safety and Accountability Act takes effect August 12, adding new requirements for Uber, Lyft and other rideshare companies involving sexual assault complaints, driver screening and passenger safety.
Judge Breyer rejected Uber’s attempt to derail the first federal bellwether trial in the massive sexual assault MDL, keeping a pivotal case moving as internal data and unsealed reports reveal staggering numbers of misconduct complaints that have fueled thousands of claims.
Uber and Lyft’s women-only ride options spark new gender discrimination lawsuits while the rideshare companies are navigating sexual assault cases and employment classification suits from drivers.
New Jersey’s attorney general is investigating Uber over its handling of sexual assault reports and whether the company misled riders about safety.
Uber’s pilot program that allows female passengers to request female drivers is raising eyebrows over gender pay. The reason? Lower fares mean lower tips for the female drivers. Other problems have also been reported with the program.
Uber is rolling out a women‑only ride preference pilot in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Detroit to address safety concerns—but critics say it may not go far enough. Discover how the new feature works, what advocates say, and where lawsuits over assault and app design stand.
A Dallas woman is suing Lyft after discovering doorbell footage of her driver engaging in inappropriate conduct during a 2022 ride.
A Georgia mother is suing Uber, alleging that its lack of safety measures enabled her 14-year-old daughter to be exploited after being transported by an Uber driver.