Raliance, a consortium of groups set up to prevent sexual violence, will get much of the money from Uber. Uber says the problem of sexual assault and harassment is a larger societal one and not limited to its service. During the past three years, dozens of women have complained to police that they were sexually assaulted by Uber drivers, according to news reports reviewed by The Associated Press. An investigation of sexual harassment and bullying resulted in the firing of 20 employees, and the company has promised changes. Experts say that while well-intentioned, there’s little research to show that broad prevention programs like the one Uber is introducing actually work.

Source: thestar November 06, 2017 15:56 UTC