Rideshare drivers are responsible for getting their passengers to and from their destination quickly and safely. Their companies, however, may not be doing enough to make sure drivers get the same courtesy.
Two-thirds of Uber and Lyft drivers have been threatened, harassed or assaulted while on the job in 2022 alone, according to a new survey of over 900 rideshare drivers across 35 states conducted by the Strategic Organizing Center, a coalition of local and national labor organizations. Among drivers of color, 86% reported being called a racial, ethnic or religious name or slur. As gig work grows in popularity, driver safety will have to become a priority if those companies plan on recruiting successfully.
