Uber reports 3,000 sexual assault claims last year in its safety review

Any number of deaths or violence is a reminder of the risks inherent to taking a ride with a stranger and the limited oversight the company has over what occurs. By publishing the data, Uber is taking an unusual step for a company, by drawing attention to the dangers of its product. — AFP

Uber Technologies Inc found more than 3,000 allegations of sexual assaults involving drivers or passengers on its platform in the US last year, part of an extensive and long-awaited review in response to public safety concerns.

The ride-hailing company released an 84-page safety report Dec 5, seeking to quantify the misconduct and deaths that occur on its system and argue that its service is safer than alternatives.