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The ridesharing giant has not issued a comprehensive safety report since 2019. After a close examination of this report, it’s easy to see why passenger safety is a subject Uber executives would rather avoid. Some of the findings were encouraging. The Uber fatality rate was about half the overall motorist fatality rate. That figure indicates… Continue reading How Safe is Your Uber?
With rising vaccination rates triggering demand surge in rideshare demand, companies like Uber and Lyft are struggling to meet the growing need. Many drivers left the platforms during the pandemic and have not returned, citing health and safety concerns or waiting for better compensation. This driver shortage has prompted Uber to onboard new drivers quickly,… Continue reading Why Uber’s Push for Drivers May Compromise Passenger Safety
Taxi drivers, bus drivers, and other such commercial operators are subject to strict licensing requirements over and above noncommercial requirements. But Uber, Lyft, and other ridesharing companies usually have no such requirements. Frequently, commercial license tests focus almost as much on interfacing with riders as they focus on driving skills. Since Uber drivers lack this… Continue reading What You Should Know About Ridesharing Accidents
The ride-hailing industry, led by companies like Uber and Lyft, has dramatically transformed urban mobility over the past decade, reshaping not only travel behavior but also public safety on the roads. According to the National Library of Medicine’s report, in 2024, with ride-hailing services contributing up to 20% of vehicle miles traveled in major metropolitan… Continue reading What Happens if I’m Injured During an Uber or Lyft Ride?
Court documents state that, just before he collided with another vehicle, a rideshare operator was behaving so erratically that his passengers feared for their lives. The two victims/plaintiffs were concerned as soon as they got in the car because they suspected the driver, whose name was not released, might have been intoxicated. The driver behaved… Continue reading Rideshare Driver’s Reckless Actions Lead to Collision – What You Should Know?
Currently, Uber drivers record over a billion rides per year. Many of these drivers are overly-dependent on GPS navigation aids. Although these gadgets are legal in California, they are also very distracting. Many people multitask their way through the day, but multitasking behind the wheel is a very bad idea. Under California law, Uber drivers… Continue reading Uber Accidents: A Closer Look
From their inception, Uber and Lyft have argued that their drivers are independent contractors, not employees. The companies say they simply provide a technology platform that enables independent contractor drivers to provide services to riders who hire them. The companies argue that they are therefore not subject to many of the laws and legal principles… Continue reading New California Independent Contractor Law May Allow Suits Against Rideshare Services
In a bizarre incident, a passenger in an Uber vehicle jumped out of the car while it was on the 101 Freeway. A California Highway Patrol cruiser barreled into the man, killing him almost instantly. According to the driver, two passengers argued and then fought in the back seat. One passenger opened the vehicle door… Continue reading CHP Cruiser Fatally Strikes Pedestrian in Uber-Involved Accident
Over the last few years, rideshare services like Uber, Lyft or Sidecar have become very popular. These services certainly make travel more convenient for some; however, car accidents involving a rideshare service can be very complex. One of the main challenges in such cases is finding who was responsible for the accident and establishing liability.… Continue reading Navigating the Complexities of Rideshare Car Accidents
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