Law Firm of Estey & Bomberger Reports: Uber Says Nearly 6,000 Rapes, Sexual Assaults Occurred in Two-year Period
The law firm of Estey & Bomberger reported today that Uber's long-awaited sexual assault report was released Dec. 5, with the ride-hailing company admitting that 5,981* passengers and drivers were raped or sexually assaulted between 2017-2018.
"I applaud Uber for releasing the data that acknowledges there is a problem with sexual assaults occurring in rideshare. While we believe these assaults were preventable, Uber's report represents a tremendous step for ride-hailing safety," said Estey & Bomberger attorney Mike Bomberger. "I think there are many positive measures Uber is taking. However, Uber still has an obligation to help the victims who have been raped and assaulted and facing a lifetime of emotional pain. They will need ongoing therapy."
Estey & Bomberger represents more than 100 ride-hailing sexual assault victims.
"It's important to remember when reading this report that only one in three women report their sexual assault," Bomberger said. "Therefore, the number of women who have been sexually assaulted is certainly much higher than reported here."
Bomberger reiterated his call for all ride-hailing trips to be digitally recorded.
"We're pleased that Uber is now testing cameras in Texas. That's the real solution to this problem ? if drivers know they're being recorded they won't rape and assault," Bomberger said.
Estey & Bomberger is asking Lyft and Uber sexual assault victims, along with former employees of the ride-sharing firms, to contact its office by calling 866-964-1708 or emailing [email protected].
*statistic courtesy NPR "Uber Received Nearly 6,000 U.S. Sexual Assault Claims in Past 2 Years," Dec. 5, 2019.
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