Investigation Reveals Uber Allowed Violent Felons to Drive, Raising Safety Concerns
An investigation has uncovered that Uber permitted individuals with violent felony convictions to operate as drivers, prompting serious concerns about passenger safety and the adequacy of the company's background checks. Internal documents suggest that the checks were streamlined to expedite onboarding, potentially compromising rider safety. This has led to increased scrutiny of Uber's policies and practices regarding driver vetting.
Investigation Reveals Uber Allowed Violent Felons to Drive, Raising Safety Concerns
An investigation has uncovered that Uber permitted individuals with violent felony convictions to operate as drivers, prompting serious concerns about passenger safety and the adequacy of the company's background checks. Internal documents suggest that the checks were streamlined to expedite onboarding, potentially compromising rider safety. This has led to increased scrutiny of Uber's policies and practices regarding driver vetting.
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