Sexual Assault By Uber Driver on Teen in DC

[Anonymous]

Our close friends' son was sexually assaulted by an Uber driver in the District this week.

I wanted to let people know that this is happening in our area and that you might not want to let your kids take Uber alone. When I googled about this apparently sexual assault by Uber drivers, even towards teens, is not uncommon.

We were about to start letting our teen travel on Uber Teen. Not now.

I just wanted to let people know so that you are aware of the risks before you make a decision about letting your children ride on Uber Teen.

I will not be checking back on this thread as this is simply too painful to think about or talk about.

[Anonymous]

Who puts a teen in a car alone with a stranger?

[Anonymous]

FYI you can request a driver that's female.

[Anonymous]

I’m so sorry this happened. I’m not surprised and as soon as the Uber Teen feature was rolled out, I knew that it was going to be a bad idea. Even if it happens to just one person it’s once too many.

I hope your friend’s son is ok.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Who puts a teen in a car alone with a stranger?

A lot of people.

[Anonymous]

I don’t know. If I had a boy I might have been more likely allow it- just based in statistics. Not after hearing this though.

I read somewhere that Lyft was going to roll out a program where women and teens could request female drivers. This makes sense and reduces the risk substantially.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Who puts a teen in a car alone with a stranger?

Millions of people, all the time. What are you going to do? Chaperone your child to college?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Who puts a teen in a car alone with a stranger?

Jesus so judgmental. Teens ride in Ubers all the time. For sports and social stuff.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who puts a teen in a car alone with a stranger?

A lot of people.

That’s a lot of stupid people.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who puts a teen in a car alone with a stranger?

Jesus so judgmental. Teens ride in Ubers all the time. For sports and social stuff.

Then you put them in danger.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who puts a teen in a car alone with a stranger?

Jesus so judgmental. Teens ride in Ubers all the time. For sports and social stuff.

Judgmental for keeping a child safe. Okay, you.

[Anonymous]

A 16 yo isn’t any more vulnerable than an 18 yo.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who puts a teen in a car alone with a stranger?

Millions of people, all the time. What are you going to do? Chaperone your child to college?

Uh, this is about Uber teen. That doesn’t fall under college aged individuals.
Try again.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A 16 yo isn’t any more vulnerable than an 18 yo.

Who thinks a 16 year old is the same as an 18 year old?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A 16 yo isn’t any more vulnerable than an 18 yo.

No one is safe getting in a car with a stranger but there is a difference between 18 and 16. I mean, 16 years old are allowed in the military are they?