550 women are suing Uber for alleged sexual assault.

550 women who claim that drivers on the ride-hailing company abused them are suing Uber in the US.

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The filing includes allegations women passengers "were kidnapped, sexually assaulted, sexually battered, raped, or otherwise attacked by Uber drivers

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A representative for Uber informed the BBC that the lawsuit was filed on Wednesday at the San Francisco County Superior Court. "

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Safety is paramount, which is why Uber has developed new safety features and implemented survivor-centric rules.

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The case might be considered as further proof of Uber's terrible workplace culture, which makes it much more detrimental to the corporation.

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In other words, Uber was outwardly saying its rides were safe, when in reality the company knew it had a problem.

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Investors, meanwhile, are concerned that with all the negative coverage, customers may start looking elsewhere for their next ride.

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