Uber South Africa told IOL that the safety of passengers and drivers on the e-hailing platform is a high priority, but users say women passengers remain at risk.
Uber SA said drivers go through a rigorous sign-up procedure and are verified to ensure they satisfy safety requirements before offering any rides. File pictureChera-lee le Roux, a 27-year-old woman from Cape Town claimed that on on Thursday, November 14, she was picked up from her unit by an Uber driver to Greenpoint.who robbed and attempted to rape her while the Uber drive apparently did nothing to help.
“We are deeply concerned about the incident and are actively investigating the matter. We are working closely with the relevant authorities to provide any necessary assistance and will continue to monitor the situation and take appropriate action as needed,” said Uber.go through a rigorous sign-up procedure and are verified to ensure they satisfy safety requirements before offering any rides.
“Im tired of being told to be more vigilant as a woman living in South Africa. I’m tired of being told to carry a weapon and check my surroundings. We can’t run, we can’t walk, we can’t take Ubers by ourselves. It’s terrifying,” postedShe wrote: “SAPS indicates that this is not the first time a woman has almost been kidnapped and your drivers sat silently and did not intervene.
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