THE ONGOING ISSUE: FOCUSING ON THE RISKS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND VIOLENCE FOR DRIVERS AND CONSUMERS OF UBER AND LYFT

As the use of ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft continues to soar, so does the requirement to address the shocking issue of sexual assault and violence toward both drivers and passengers. Whilst these platforms have changed transportation and provided convenience, they have also surprisingly made opportunities for possible perpetrators. Th