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Uber Faces 400,000 Assault Reports, Safety Measures Delayed

8/6/2025

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Between 2017 and 2022, Uber received a report of sexual assault or misconduct every eight minutes, exceeding 400,000 cases.
Internal documents indicate the company postponed safety measures to prioritize financial interests.
Uber's safety head states that 75% of cases are "less serious," though underreporting is recognized.
While features like GPS tracking and emergency buttons are available, they are not mandatory for all rides.

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Story summary

Between 2017 and 2022, Uber received a report of sexual assault or misconduct every eight minutes, exceeding 400,000 cases.
Internal documents indicate the company postponed safety measures to prioritize financial interests.
Uber's safety head states that 75% of cases are "less serious," though underreporting is recognized.
While features like GPS tracking and emergency buttons are available, they are not mandatory for all rides.