Uber is facing hundreds of lawsuits from women who allege they were sexually assaulted by drivers while using the platform. The claims, consolidated into multidistrict litigation in California, accuse the company of failing to screen and monitor drivers despite repeated safety warnings.
Plaintiffs argue that Uber’s safeguards, including background checks and in-app alerts, came too late and remain insufficient given the scale of reported incidents. They say survivors were left vulnerable by a system that prioritized rapid growth over rider safety.
The outcome of the litigation could shape how corporations are held accountable for user safety. Survivors and advocates emphasize that beyond compensation, the lawsuits are about forcing one of the world’s largest rideshare companies to adopt stronger protections against abuse.
