Blog: Kristen L. Varallo

Rideshare Companies Are Failing to Protect Female Riders —and Drivers

Jun 19, 2025

Rideshare platforms, like Uber and Lyft, have revolutionized transportation, offering flexible income and quick mobility. But for many women—especially passengers—this innovation hides a much darker reality. While these companies rake in billions, they continue to fail in their duty to protect the very people who keep the wheels turning. A Growing Safety Crisis As of April 2025, more than 1,400 women across the country have filed sexual assault lawsuits against one major rideshare company alone. These lawsuits...