Uber faces growing pressure over sexual assault record

This wave of attention compounds existing pressure on Uber, which already has faced a consumer fraud investigation by New Jersey’s attorney general and a separate inquiry by a House oversight subcommittee into its sexual assault safety protocols. — Bloomberg

Uber faces mounting scrutiny across the country as lawmakers, investors and others move to hold the ride-hailing giant accountable for a pervasive pattern of sexual violence during rides.

In California, a proposed ballot initiative would make ride-hailing companies legally responsible for sexual misconduct and assault against drivers and passengers. On Wall Street, the New York state comptroller is leading a shareholder push for Uber’s board to release a “transparency report” detailing its oversight of passenger safety.