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.
An unnamed rideshare passenger has been banned from both Uber and Lyft after assaulting an Uber driver. The incident was captured on the driver’s surveillance camera and in posts to Instagram from one of the passengers.
Uber and Lyft drivers in California are claiming poor working conditions have persisted and pay has decreased since the passing of Proposition 22, which enabled some major tech firms to ignore state labor laws.
In an effort to improve transportation options for residents and visitors, Jacksonville, Florida has announced the start of a one-year Downtown electric scooter and electric bicycle pilot program. The program launched on March 4 with four dockless mobility companies.
A number of Uber drivers in California have been unable to work because of background check delays. According to Uber, the delays are the result of COVID-19’s impact on local courts.