In the past six months, rideshare carjackings have increased significantly in the past six months. In an effort to protect drivers, Lyft has announced increased security measures.
Uber and Lyft are teaming up to create a database of drivers who have been reported for instances of sexual assault and other crimes. The safeguard, which is being referred to as a sharing safety program, was unveiled on March 11.
A female entrepreneur has plans to make the rideshare industry safer for women. Kim Evans, CEO of Just Her Rideshare, is developing a new transportation option on the East Coast that is expected to make its way to Chicago.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), released a detailed review of the driver background check process Lyft uses in Pennsylvania. After reviewing the process, PUC recommended a series of actions to strengthen the process and raised concerns about Lyft’s failure to provide data and documented policies.
In an effort to combat safety issues typically experienced by rideshare passengers through companies like Uber and Lyft, a new Dearborn, MI-based rideshare service, called Zoom Ride, has launched in four Michigan counties, including Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and Washtenaw.
According to the founders of Zoom Ride, the new company was designed to fill gaps in the current rideshare marketplace by improving customer and driver safety and satisfaction. In addition to that, the company is also offering increased income for drivers.