Uber Technologies Inc moved one step closer to releasing data on the prevalence of sexual assault in the US involving drivers and customers of its app with a report outlining how it will categorize incidents of sexual harassment, misconduct and assault.
The 53-page report released Nov 12, written by experts at the National Sexual Violence Resource Centre and the Urban Institute, offers 21 distinct categories, from “staring or leering” to “non-consensual penetration”. The taxonomy will help the global ride-hailing company to clearly record reports of sexual misconduct.
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