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Uber safety report reveals widespread sexual assault problem
Read full article: Uber safety report reveals widespread sexual assault problemUber released a safety report detailing the number of sexual abuse complaints made to the company both in 2017 and 2018. The 84-page report shows the rideshare company received 5,981 reports of sexual abuse, with 235 reports of rape in 2018 and 229 in 2017. “So this is not just a one-sided problem, we have to keep in mind that both drivers and riders are victims,” West said. Uber does not contact law enforcement when notified of a sexual assault unless directed by the victim, according to company policy. In addition to sexual assault reports, the company revealed 107 deaths caused by crashes in the last two years.