CONFRONTING THE ISSUE: UNDERSTANDING RISKS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND VIOLENCE FOR DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS OF RIDESHARE PLATFORMS

As the popularity of ride-hailing services like Lyft continues to soar, so does the need to confront the disturbing issue of sexual assault and violence faced by both drivers and uber rape statistics passengers. While these platforms have transformed transportation and provided ease, they have also inadvertently created opportunities for offenders.