CONFRONTING THE ISSUE: UNDERSTANDING SEXUAL ASSAULT AND VIOLENCE FOR DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS OF RIDESHARE PLATFORMS

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