THE ONGOING BATTLE: UNDERSTANDING SEXUAL ASSAULT AND VIOLENCE FOR DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS OF RIDESHARE PLATFORMS

As the popularity of ride-hailing services like Lyft continues to soar, so does the need to confront the disturbing issue of sexual assault and violence faced by both drivers and passengers. While these platforms have revolutionized the way we travel and provided ease, they have also inadvertently created opportunities for potential perpetrators. T