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For survivors of incidents in California

Sexually Assaulted During a Rideshare Ride in California?

If you were sexually assaulted, groped, harassed, or threatened during an Uber or Lyft ride in California, you may have legal options. Request a free, confidential review, and a participating attorney may reach out to talk through what comes next, at your own pace.

What happened was not your fault. You deserve to be heard.

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  • Free and confidential
  • No obligation
  • Trauma-informed
This website is for incidents in California.A California-licensed attorney is associated for California cases.
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Understanding the problem

Cases of rideshare sexual abuse

Over the past several years, reports of sexual assault and harassment linked to rideshare platforms such as Uber and Lyft have grown. Survivors have described inappropriate touching, verbal harassment and, in some cases, serious sexual violence.

Lawsuits often allege these incidents happen because of negligent driver screening, missing safety features, or a failure to properly investigate earlier complaints. In California, many passenger cases against Uber are coordinated in San Francisco Superior Court in In re Uber Rideshare Cases, JCCP No. 5188.

Participating attorneys may be able to help survivors hold negligent rideshare companies accountable and seek the justice they deserve.

5,981

reports in Uber's five most serious sexual-assault categories nationwide in 2017–2018, from Uber's own U.S. safety report.

2,717

reports in the same five categories nationwide in 2021–2022, from Uber's third U.S. safety report.

4,158

sexual-assault reports on Lyft nationwide in 2017–2019, from Lyft's community safety report.

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These figures are nationwide totals from the companies' own U.S. safety reports. They count reports, not proven incidents, and are not California-only numbers.

Sources
  1. Uber, U.S. Safety Report (2017–2018), published Dec. 2019 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Uber, third U.S. Safety Report (2021–2022), published Aug. 2024 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Lyft, Community Safety Report (2017–2019), published Oct. 2021 (opens in a new tab)
How it works

Four calm, simple steps

Requesting a review takes a few minutes. You set the pace, and you decide what happens next.

  1. 01

    Reach out privately

    Use the online case-review assistant, or call or email us. There are no wrong answers, and you can stop at any time.

  2. 02

    Share what you are comfortable with

    A few simple questions: which app was involved, where in California the ride took place, and whether you already have a lawyer.

  3. 03

    Free, confidential review

    Your information may be reviewed by a participating attorney who handles rideshare sexual assault matters in California.

  4. 04

    You decide what happens next

    If an attorney may be able to help, they or their intake team may contact you. There is no obligation to move forward.

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Private from the first message, anywhere in California

You can start online, by phone, or by email. Share only what you are comfortable sharing, and stop whenever you like. Nothing is passed to a participating attorney until you choose to share your contact details.

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Who may qualify

You may be eligible for a review if…

  • The incident happened in California.
  • You were a passenger (or used the Uber or Lyft app to request a ride) and were sexually assaulted, groped, harassed, or threatened by a driver.
  • The incident happened during a ride booked through Uber or Lyft.
  • You may still qualify even if you never reported it to the police or to the rideshare company.
  • Deadlines vary depending on the facts, so it could help to ask sooner rather than later.

Every situation is different. A participating attorney reviews the details and decides whether they may be able to help. Meeting these points does not guarantee representation or any result.

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Trauma-informed support
How we help survivors

Compassionate support and legal representation

We know that coming forward after an assault is extremely difficult. We offer free, confidential case reviews and may connect survivors with participating, trauma-informed attorneys experienced in rideshare sexual assault cases.

From the first conversation, the priority is that you feel safe, heard, and supported. Whether you are considering a civil claim or simply want guidance on your next steps, you can move through the process with care, at your own pace.

  • Private and judgment-free

    Your story is treated with discretion. You choose how much to share, and asking for a review creates no obligation.

  • Trauma-informed attorneys

    Participating attorneys handle rideshare sexual assault matters and understand how hard it is to come forward.

  • No cost to request a review

    These cases are usually handled on a contingency-fee basis: no attorney fee unless there is a recovery. Fee terms and case costs vary, so read any agreement before you sign.

Fast Claim Assist is an attorney advertising and referral service operated by TFT Legal Service, not a law firm. Phillips Law Group (700 Flower St, Suite 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90017) is responsible for this ad. Submitting information does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers about how this works. If anything is unclear, ask the attorney before you sign.

Is my information kept confidential?

Yes. We treat what you share with discretion. Your information is used to respond to your request and is shared only with participating attorneys and the service providers that help us run this website, as described in our Privacy Policy. You decide how much to share.

Does it cost anything?

No. Requesting a review is free. Rideshare sexual assault cases are usually handled on a contingency-fee basis, which means you pay no attorney fee unless there is a recovery. Case costs and fee terms vary, so ask the attorney and read any agreement before signing.

Do I need a police report?

No. Many survivors never report what happened to the police or to the rideshare company, and you may still qualify. A participating attorney can talk with you about what your options may be.

Is there a deadline to file a claim?

Usually, yes. California law sets time limits for filing a claim, and they vary depending on the facts, such as the type of claim and when the harm was discovered. If you are considering a claim, it could help to ask an attorney soon.

What if the incident did not happen in California?

This website is for incidents in California. If the incident happened in another state, you may wish to contact an attorney licensed in that state or a local bar association’s lawyer referral service.

What happens after I reach out?

If you share your contact details through the online assistant, by phone at (786) 795-8205, or by email at [email protected], someone from our team or a participating law firm’s intake team may contact you by phone, text, or email to learn more. You decide whether to continue. No outcome is guaranteed.

Is this a law firm?

No. Fast Claim Assist is an attorney advertising and referral service operated by TFT Legal Service. We are not a law firm and do not give legal advice. If you request a review, your information may be shared with a participating attorney or law firm, who decides whether to offer representation. Submitting information does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Who is responsible for this ad?

Phillips Law Group (700 Flower St, Suite 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90017) is responsible for this ad. A California-licensed attorney is associated for California cases. Cases may be referred to, or jointly handled with, other attorneys.

Need support right now? If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For confidential 24/7 support, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 (RAINN).

When you are ready, we are here to listen

Request a free, confidential review. It takes a few minutes, there is no cost, and you are under no obligation.

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Prefer to talk? Call (786) 795-8205 or email [email protected].