Rideshare Safety: Official Reports Reveal Thousands of Assault Incidents

Rideshare Safety Under Scrutiny

Official safety reports from Uber and Lyft, along with a 2024 Government Accountability Office (GAO) report⁵, have revealed troubling statistics about passenger safety in rideshare vehicles.

Key Statistics from Official Reports

Uber Safety Data:

• Nearly 6,000 sexual assault claims and 19 murders reported from 2017-2018¹
• 3,824 sexual assaults reported between 2019-2020²
• 2,717 incidents of the most serious categories of sexual assault in 2021-2022³
• 36 physical assault fatalities in 2021-2022³
• 22% decline in sexual assault incidents, but increase in fatal physical assaults³

Lyft Safety Data:

• 4,158 Sexual Assault Reports from 2017-2019⁴
• 2,651 instances of the five most serious categories of sexual assault from 2020-2022⁴
• 23 fatal physical assaults from 2020-2022⁴
• 21% decrease in sexual assault since last report, but 185% increase in fatal physical assaults⁴

GAO Report (2024):

• Approximately 4,600 serious sexual assaults reported in 2019 across three major rideshare companies⁵
• California, Texas, Florida, and New York consistently report higher rates of rideshare-related assaults⁵

The Legal Landscape

Victims of rideshare assault are increasingly turning to the legal system for justice. Multiple lawsuits have been filed against rideshare companies, though specific numbers and dates of recent filings require verification from current court records.

Your Rights as a Victim

If you've been assaulted or harassed during a rideshare trip, you have legal options:

1. File a police report - Document the incident with law enforcement
2. Preserve evidence - Save all app records, receipts, and communications
3. Seek medical attention - Get examined and have injuries documented
4. Consult an attorney - Learn about your right to compensation

Compensation for Victims

Victims may be entitled to recover damages for:

• Medical expenses and therapy costs
• Lost wages and earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress

Confidential Help Available

We understand how difficult it can be to come forward. Our experienced legal team handles these sensitive cases with complete confidentiality and compassion. Contact us for a free, private consultation.

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References:

¹ Uber US Safety Report 2017-2018 - First Uber safety report covering sexual assault claims and murders

² Uber US Safety Report 2019-2020 - Second Uber safety report with updated assault statistics

³ Uber US Safety Report 2021-2022 - Most recent Uber safety report with assault and fatality data

⁴ Lyft Community Safety Report - Lyft's official safety statistics and incident reports

⁵ GAO Report GAO-24-106742 - Government Accountability Office report on ridesharing and taxi safety