53% of women report being afraid to walk alone after dark, according to Gallup. Female Uber passengers may feel safer requesting a ride through the app, but getting in the car is not always safer than braving a walk home. (Credit: Diego M. Radzinschi/ALM)
Rideshares first hit the streets in 2010, with Uber promising safe rides for city dwellers tired of hailing taxis, but ridesharing services were far from safe and secure for some female passengers. With a long history of legal battles regarding sexual harassment and sexual assault claims, Uber has worked to tighten safety measures to lower assault rates. The company announced on April 10, 2024, that app safety preferences are now automated to ensure passenger safety.
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