Most Uber and Lyft rides are rather uneventful for both passengers and drivers. However, everyone has seen the stories of drivers attacked and even killed by passengers (and vice versa). It’s understandable that a driver might feel safer bringing someone along with...
Uber & Lyft Assaults
How liable are ride-hailing companies for their drivers’ actions?
Ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft have revolutionized transportation – without a doubt. However, the rapid growth in the industry has brought up several legal and safety issues among drivers and passengers alike. For instance, does the buck stop with the...
What to do if you are assaulted in an Uber/Lyft
While more than 99% of Uber and Lyft rides end without incident, an assault during a rideshare trip can be traumatic. Passengers and drivers alike are the victims of these assaults, and they can sometimes feel like the companies aren’t following up satisfactorily....
Lyft faces lawsuits from assaulted individuals
Lyft drivers and passengers came together to file a lawsuit against the rideshare company because of assaults. They all allege that they were assaulted while using the popular ridesharing app. There are a total of 17 complainants who have a total of 18 lawsuits. Out...
Do Uber and Lyft do thorough background checks on drivers?
When you are being driven by someone you do not know, you hope that the person is reliable, has a clean driving record, has no criminal history and acts responsibly and respectfully. Unfortunately, those things may not always be true. According to...
My rideshare driver assaulted me: What do I do?
When we were kids, our parents warned us never to get in a car with a stranger. Today, many of us do this all the time, thanks to rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft. However, despite the many measures in place to prevent assaults, you can still be at risk when you get...
Tips for safety when you use Uber or Lyft
Ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft are very popular with people who don’t need a car very often, people traveling to unfamiliar destinations and people who are going to parties and events where they may be drinking. Unfortunately, your personal safety can be a...
Ridesharing gigs come with assault risks
Working as an Uber or Lyft driver offers benefits like flexible hours and good pay, but how safe are these jobs for the drivers? You have probably heard about assault against passengers, but violence also affects drivers. Those who drive for rideshare companies must...
