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

As the use of ridesharing companies such as Uber and Lyft continues to increase, so does the need to address the alarming issue of sexual assault and violence faced by both drivers and passengers. Whilst these companies have changed transportation and offered convenience, they have also inadvertently created opportunities for possible criminals. Th