Carl Allen, a man with a lengthy criminal history, is wanted by Memphis police after allegedly posing as an Uber driver while committing stalking and sexual assault. His case raises significant concerns about the risks posed by rideshare services, particularly in light of his ability to use a platform like Uber to prey on vulnerable […]
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On Aug. 18, 2025, writer and comedian Alex Turntine took to social media to recount a distressing incident during an Uber ride that she believes was deliberately manipulated by the driver. In a series of emotional posts, Turntine described how the driver altered his route after she mentioned she was on her way to a
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On Aug. 6, 2025, a now-former Uber driver in Texas was arrested and charged with aggravated kidnapping and sexual assault. This is only the latest incident in a series of high-profile Uber sexual assault lawsuits that highlight continued concerns about passenger safety. A Disturbing Rideshare Incident On June 28, the victim ordered an Uber ride
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Lyft has rolled out a new feature aimed at enhancing riders’ comfort and safety during their trips. The rideshare company announced that starting the week of July 28, 2025, passengers will be able to favorite or block a driver after a ride. This gives riders more control over their future rides, ideally helping create a
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Uber has introduced a new safety feature designed to make rideshare experiences safer for women. The company is now giving women the option to request a female driver, addressing concerns about rideshare sexual assault and harassment. The new feature is available in select cities, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Detroit, beginning in August 2025.
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After months of deliberation, U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer granted Uber’s motion to transfer 11 bellwether cases back to their home states for trial in the Uber sexual assault multidistrict litigation (MDL). The judge found that Uber’s Terms of Use and the included forum-selection clause are valid and enforceable, so the bellwether cases will
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Timothy Greene, a convicted rapist and former rideshare driver, has been linked to another sexual assault case that took place in 2019. This comes two years after he was convicted of raping a woman in 2021. Greene, who worked for multiple rideshare companies, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the 2021 assault. Now,
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On July 8, the federal judge overseeing the Uber sexual assault multi-district litigation (MDL) partially granted and partially denied the rideshare company’s April motion to dismiss the plaintiffs’ bellwether complaints. These 20 complaints were filed by victims of sexual assault by Uber drivers who assert that Uber is responsible for enabling the assaults to occur.
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A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies Inc. and multiple parties after allegedly being raped by a man who was driving under his wife’s Uber account. The complaint, filed on July 1 in Miami-Dade County Circuit Court, raises new concerns about passenger safety and the adequacy of Uber’s driver verification policies. Details
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A new legislative proposal in Massachusetts, Bill H.1708, seeks to criminalize sexual assault committed by rideshare operators. The bill was petitioned to the House by Rep. William C. Galvin, and to the Senate by Sen. Rebecca L. Rausch (S.1247). H. 1708 would add significant legal protections for passengers, aiming to deter such abuse and ensure stronger
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On June 18, 2025, Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced a series of new bills aimed at strengthening protections for youth in the state’s juvenile facilities. The proposed legislation addresses ongoing concerns about the safety and well-being of young individuals who are often vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and exploitation within these facilities. This move is seen as a
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Governor Jared Polis vetoed a significant rideshare safety bill that would have implemented stricter regulations for rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft. The bill, which passed overwhelmingly in the Colorado legislature, proposed tougher background checks for drivers and the ability for riders to pursue legal action in case of injuries during a ride. However, Polis
A New Threat to Rideshare Safety: Fraudulent Accounts for Sale A troubling new report has uncovered the existence of fraudulent Uber driver accounts for sale on Facebook, posing a growing risk to passenger safety. The Tech Transparency Project (TTP) discovered dozens of Facebook groups dedicated to buying and renting Uber, DoorDash, and other rideshare accounts,
A 43-year-old King County rideshare driver, Martin Njoki, has been arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old passenger during a ride in Bellevue, Washington. The incident, which took place on February 17, 2025, has prompted widespread concern over safety in the rideshare industry, especially for vulnerable passengers. Njoki has been charged with unlawful imprisonment and
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