INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Shortly after Uber announced the end of its forced arbitration policy for individual claims of sexual assault or harassment by Uber
drivers, riders or employees, Lyft has done the same, Recode first reported
This means anyone who alleges sexual misconduct at the hands of Lyft drivers, riders or employees won&t have to argue their case behind
Instead, they can take the claim straight to court.
&Lyft has a longstanding track record of action in support of the communities we serve,
from our commitment to the ACLU to standing up for pay equity and racial equality,& a Lyft spokesperson told TechCrunch
&The #metoo movement has brought to life important issues that must be addressed by society, and we&re committed to doing our part
Today, 48 hours prior to an impending lawsuit against their company, Uber made the good decision to adjust their policies
We agree with the changes and have removed the confidentiality requirement for sexual assault victims, as well as ended mandatory
arbitration for those individuals so that they can choose which venue is best for them
This policy extends to passengers, drivers and Lyft employees.&
As the Lyft spokesperson noted in their comment, Uber made the decision to
drop mandatory arbitration about 48 hours before the company had to respond to a lawsuit filed by 14 women who alleged they were assaulted
The women also asked Uber to waive its arbitration clause.
Uber ends policy of forced arbitration for individual sexual assault claims
