"Recent reporting has highlighted that Uber receives a report of sexual assault or sexual misconduct in the United States almost every eight minutes.1 Specifically, news coverage states that "from 2017 to 2022, a total of 400,181 Uber trips resulted in reports of sexual assault and sexual misconduct in the United States, a number significantly higher than the 12,552 cases previously disclosed by Uber.""
"This reporting and the prevalence of incidents raises questions about how Uber identifies, responds, and discloses incidents of sexual assault and sexual misconduct on its platform. The disparity between previously disclosed data and recent reporting raises concerns about the accuracy and completeness of safety data. The Subcommittee is particularly concerned that underreporting or delayed disclosure of such incidents could hinder policymakers, law enforcement, and the public from fully understanding the scope of the problem and making informed decisions."
The Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation is conducting oversight of corporate practices and federal agency roles that may impact consumer safety. Recent reporting indicates Uber received reports of sexual assault or sexual misconduct nearly every eight minutes, totaling 400,181 reported trips from 2017 to 2022, far exceeding the 12,552 cases previously disclosed by Uber. The large disparity raises concerns about the accuracy and completeness of safety data. Underreporting or delayed disclosure could impede policymakers, law enforcement, and the public from understanding the full scope and making informed decisions. Sami's Law led to a GAO study finding available data cannot fully describe assault prevalence.
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