.png "back to home page")
The taxi industry has long been one of the deadliest industries to work in. But experts say driving for Lyft + Uber is much worse. I spent the past month talking to Lyft drivers about their experiences w/assault and harassment on the platform:https://t.co/AWrrfZH0ZM
— Lauren Kaori Gurley (@LaurenKGurley) October 4, 2019
After Motherboard's reporting on riders being assaulted in Lyfts, dozens of Lyft drivers reached out; Lyft is often even less helpful when drivers are attacked. Lyft employees laugh in phone calls when reporting assaults https://t.co/bdziUFdlMN pic.twitter.com/7yBudr8R0M
— Joseph Cox (@josephfcox) October 4, 2019
When @LaurenKGurley asked Lyft why the company doesn't provide safety cameras for drivers the Lyft spokesperson suggested drivers should pay for safety cameras themselves: https://t.co/cPgTVnCOfr
— Gig Workers Rising (@GigWorkersRise) October 4, 2019
“You think it's hard for a woman rider to file a complaint? Try being a woman driver and filing a complaint about a rider. You never hear back and in most cases, the rider continues to be able to use the platform.” https://t.co/XwhHSiMIh2
— Matthew Gault (@mjgault) October 4, 2019
"You think it's hard for a woman rider to file a complaint? Try being a woman driver and filing a complaint about a rider." https://t.co/2dteE0WfZc
— Motherboard (@motherboard) October 4, 2019
Amazing In-depth piece about Ride-hail driver safety by @LaurenKGurley
— Veena Dubal (@veenadubal) October 4, 2019
My take: “Over the past 30 years or so, there have been strong regulations put in place to make drivers safer in taxis. But all of those regulations are gone for Lyft and Uber. https://t.co/6HZunKjtQw
NEW: @LaurenKGurley spoke to Lyft drivers who said they have been assaulted by riders, and Lyft did nothing. Stories are traumatic and terriblehttps://t.co/m5BcqwnjGJ
— Jason Koebler (@jason_koebler) October 4, 2019
What's next for Uber and Lyft drivers after AB 5, the landmark CA law that disrupted the gig economy? @AlexiaCampbell and I wrote about early attempts at building a driver union, legal battles, and more. https://t.co/ob3XzUdMI9
— Shirin Ghaffary (@shiringhaffary) October 4, 2019
A landmark law disrupted the gig economy in California. But what comes next for Uber drivers? https://t.co/pVs5XPyNA8
— Jeffrey Levin (@jilevin) October 4, 2019
The long, twisted path ahead for Uber drivers in California. https://t.co/eT0JA6TwEk
— Vox (@voxdotcom) October 4, 2019
What a pathetic headline. https://t.co/lwCFymWsmM
— Soul Cab ?? (@TheSoulCab) October 4, 2019
How Uber's new safety features aim to stop murders, kidnappings and other crimes https://t.co/1wsQtWduGk pic.twitter.com/wZCAZVS1bd
— Rich Tehrani (@rtehrani) October 4, 2019
Further examples of the inadequate safety measures employed by $Uber / $Lyft
— Scott Rothwell (@rothwell_scott) October 5, 2019
The spin they generate trying to avoid being held accountable is criminal.
Drivers Say Reporting Assault to Lyft is ‘Extremely Traumatic’ - VICE https://t.co/lsOYgdHFLm
In our experience, rideshare companies accept no responsibility for driver safety. When a driver is assaulted, there’s no recourse, follow-up or justice. The driver must fend for himself re: medical bills, wages, etc. He’s abandoned. @LaurenKGurley https://t.co/ydFqkc6V75
— LegalRideshare® (@LegalRideshare) October 5, 2019
Drivers Say Reporting Assault to Lyft is ‘Extremely Traumatic’ https://t.co/KtNPtSJMkV pic.twitter.com/HTfP7vCzaC
— Rich Tehrani (@rtehrani) October 5, 2019
When @LaurenKGurley asked Lyft why the company doesn't provide safety cameras for drivers the Lyft spokesperson suggested drivers should pay for safety cameras themselves: https://t.co/cPgTVnCOfr
— Gig Workers Rising (@GigWorkersRise) October 4, 2019
The taxi industry has long been one of the deadliest industries to work in. But experts say driving for Lyft + Uber is much worse. I spent the past month talking to Lyft drivers about their experiences w/assault and harassment on the platform:https://t.co/AWrrfZH0ZM
— Lauren Kaori Gurley (@LaurenKGurley) October 4, 2019
Really horrifying set of stories from Lyft drivers @LaurenKGurley spoke to. Just like Uber, little to no support when assaulted. These companies only care about preserving an unprofitable business model. https://t.co/JCYOscf02l
— Edward Ongweso Jr (@bigblackjacobin) October 4, 2019
The issue here is tamper proof cameras need to be enshrined in legislation in order to get drivers to comply. Then $lyft $uber need to see that drivers can afford to have them installed. Rent/lease maybe a tax deductible 10-12 dollars a week? 3k outright? https://t.co/IazOCcV0tp
— Scott Rothwell (@rothwell_scott) October 6, 2019
In our experience, rideshare companies accept no responsibility for driver safety. When a driver is assaulted, there’s no recourse, follow-up or justice. The driver must fend for himself re: medical bills, wages, etc. He’s abandoned. @LaurenKGurley https://t.co/ydFqkc6V75
— LegalRideshare® (@LegalRideshare) October 5, 2019
How Uber's new safety features aim to stop murders, kidnappings and other crimes - CNET: #artificialintelligence #iot Cc @motorcycletwitt @mikequindazzi https://t.co/5HxZycxqpr pic.twitter.com/O17OdqHpzR
— IoT Talent Recruiter (@Softnet_Search) October 6, 2019
It doesn't matter whether a company calls them employees or independent contractors, all workers deserve to be paid a fair wage.https://t.co/0LwRaOy0oq
— Patriotic Millionaires (@PatrioticMills) October 6, 2019
“So while AB 5 may have passed, the showdown between ride-hailing giants and driver organizers is only in its second act.” https://t.co/Y5GBqmprW2
— Lenny Mendonca (@Lenny_Mendonca) October 6, 2019