Harassment and assault are a growing concern amongst rideshare customers. In August 2025, the New York Times reported that Uber received “a report of sexual assault or sexual misconduct in the United States almost every eight minutes on average between 2017 and 2022.

Uber launches a nationwide feature matching women riders with women drivers to boost safety, but the move faces discrimination lawsuits.

Uber customers reported a significantly higher number of alleged sexual assaults or instances of sexual harassment than the company publicly disclosed for a recent six-year period, and executives at the ride-sharing app pulled back on plans for a women ...

Consumer Justice Law Firm secures a huge payout for client after SambaSafety's negligent and willful reporting violations left her without a

Uber drivers are now more concerned about charging than they are the cost of an EV. The rideshare company hired Tesla's former head of charging infrastructure to fix the problem. Previous pilot programs from Uber has shown that the investment works—and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Uber’s Women Preferences feature lets female riders and drivers choose each other for a safer trip. | ©Image Credit: Uber When you’re waiting for an Uber ride late at night or ...