Uber, rape and Boston

Uber driver accused of sexually assaulting woman in Boston
An Uber driver who allegedly sexually assaulted a female passenger on Saturday night was arrested over the weekend.
New details emerge in case of Boston Uber driver accused of rape
The roommate of a Boston woman, who accused an Uber driver of raping her, called 911 after the alleged crime, according to a Boston Police Department report.
Uber Eats driver charged with raping customer in her Wilbraham home
An Uber Eats driver is facing a rape charge for allegedly using a “ruse” to enter a female customer’s Wilbraham home and rape her during a delivery, legal filings show.
‘Significant changes’ are needed, city councilor says after Uber driver accused of rape
A Boston city councilor is calling for “significant changes” after a woman said her Uber driver raped her. Hermann Ngoufack Jiokeng, 39, was arrested at his home in Boston’s Brighton neighborhood Sunday,
City Councilor calls for action after alleged rape of Uber passenger
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn is calling on the city and police to do more to ensure rideshare users, especially women, are safe.
Boston city councilor calls for more oversight of rideshare drivers after alleged rape
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn sent a letter suggesting Boston police need a larger role in overseeing public safety issues related to rideshares such as Uber and Lyft.

Rideshare driver killed during carjacking in south Houston

Roommate of woman who was allegedly raped by Uber driver saw man in backseat of SUV, police report says
The driver told investigators he ‘didn’t remember' whether he had any sexual contact with the woman, police said.
Uber driver and e-hailing giant respond to allegations following Anele Mdoda's frightening experience
Following Anele Mdoda's alarming Uber ride, the driver speaks out, denying allegations and sharing his perspective.
‘I have no other choice’: Man orders Uber during snowstorm. Then the driver ‘extorts’ him
According to Uber’s official policies, drivers are not allowed to demand additional payment outside of the app, nor can they ...
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Nairobi: Uber Driver Collapses, Dies Shortly After Dropping Passenger in Kamulu
A heartbreaking incident occurred at Kayole Junction when an Uber driver collapsed and died moments after refuelling at the ...
After win on wages, Minnesota Uber, Lyft drivers push for right to unionize
A group of Minnesota ride-hailing service drivers is now pushing for the right to unionize after winning a minimum wage ...
Uber ditches commissions in favor of daily fees for rickshaw drivers in India
Uber has introduced daily fees for auto rickshaw drivers in India to move away from its typical commission-based model.
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Australians rally around Uber driver injured in horror crash that claimed the life of his young passenger
An Uber driver involved in a horror crash that killed his young passenger and left him with broken legs has thanked ...
GPs 'working as Uber drivers' because they can't find jobs - as medics warn of 'unprecedented crisis'
A lack of jobs is forcing GPs out of the NHS with some taking up work as Uber drivers to pay the bills, experts have told Sky ...