New York, NY, May 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Yorkers have found a cheaper way to get around the city than taxis, but it may not be safer. As of last year, there were more Uber rides than taxi rides in New York City, according to the New York Times. Though the company unveiled new safety measures to help passengers and screen drivers, customers are still at the mercy of Uber drivers who may want to do them harm. Proposed changes may not be enough.
“There are hundreds of thousands of Uber trips in New York City every day,” said John Tucker, claims manager of Kaplan Lawyers PC, which represents plaintiffs in personal injury cases. “Given how many people put their lives in Uber’s hands the company really needs to step up their game when it comes to safety.”
Uber announced last month changes to its app and other steps to try to ensure passenger safety that it says will go into effect this summer, according to the Washington Post.
Uber states that in the future it plans on using technology to search information that would give it notice if a driver is charged with a crime that would disqualify him or her from the job. This could alert the company much earlier than their current annual background check.
“If a driver injures you, either because of a vehicle collision or a physical assault, and Uber acted negligently in protecting you and failed to prevent a dangerous driver from working for them, Uber may be held responsible for your injuries. Though the announced changes are steps in the right direction, how well they will actually work remains to be seen,” Tucker said.
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