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California and NY Demand Uber Accountability for Safety Risks

1/21/2026

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California lawmakers propose a ballot initiative to hold ride-hailing companies accountable for sexual misconduct.
In New York, the state comptroller urges Uber's board to release a transparency report on passenger safety.
Representative Debbie Dingell criticized Uber for prioritizing profits over safety and called for a congressional hearing.
Reports show Uber received a sexual assault report every eight minutes from 2017 to 2022, indicating negligent driver background checks and passenger safety.

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California lawmakers propose a ballot initiative to hold ride-hailing companies accountable for sexual misconduct.
In New York, the state comptroller urges Uber's board to release a transparency report on passenger safety.
Representative Debbie Dingell criticized Uber for prioritizing profits over safety and called for a congressional hearing.
Reports show Uber received a sexual assault report every eight minutes from 2017 to 2022, indicating negligent driver background checks and passenger safety.