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NYT Investigation Examines Uber Sexual Assault Reports and Passenger Safety

The New York Times investigates reports of sexual assault involving Uber rides, highlighting passenger safety concerns and the challenges survivors face when seeking accountability.

The New York Times published an in-depth investigation examining reports of sexual assault involving Uber rides, drawing national attention to passenger safety concerns within the rideshare industry.

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The investigation reviewed company disclosures, internal data, and victim accounts, highlighting the scope of reported incidents and the challenges passengers face when seeking accountability. From a civil law perspective, these cases often involve complex questions of corporate responsibility, reporting systems, and whether sufficient safeguards were in place to prevent foreseeable harm.

BTG represents survivors of sexual assault and serious misconduct in civil cases, focusing on accountability, transparency, and access to justice. Civil claims in this area are separate from criminal proceedings and are intended to evaluate whether companies failed to meet their legal duties to protect passengers.

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