ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGE: EXAMINING RISKS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND VIOLENCE FOR DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS OF UBER AND LYFT

As the popularity of ridesharing services like Lyft continues to soar, so does the need to tackle the disturbing issue of sexual assault and violence faced by both drivers and passengers. While these platforms have revolutionized transportation and provided ease, they have also unintentionally created opportunities for criminals. This piece seeks t