LIFESAVING SERVICE: Uber also released findings that it says show that California cities where it launches its low-frills UberX service experienced a drop of 6.5% in drunk-driving crashes involving drivers under age 30.
SAN FRANCISCO: Uber, a ride service facing legal challenges around the world, released a survey showing that people are less likely to drive home after drinking alcohol after such businesses started operating in their cities.
The results of the survey, done with advocacy group Mothers Against Drunk Driving, were based on a December poll of 807 adults in the largest US cities where Uber operates. They come as Uber tries to establish solid legal footing for its service.
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