Re:Uber driver charged with raping woman in D.C.
by 1123581321 on Thursday March 14, 2013 @03:50PM
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Uber drivers are already identified beforehand, have to go through background checks, and, as we've learned in the article, are suspended if they are even accused of a crime. They are also tracked by GPS and probably cam, and probably will soon be tracked via other means as well (driver's door opening, etc.)
Re:Uber driver charged with raping woman in D.C.
by aetherson on Thursday March 14, 2013 @04:43PM
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Uber isn't a ride-sharing service. Their drivers are just as tracked and identified as normal taxi drivers are. Probably more tracked than a typical limo service is.
(I also do not believe that the ride sharing services are particularly risky.)
Background checking, while far from foolproof it's both a deterrent and a preventative measure.
Higher barriers to entry, if it takes significant amounts of effort and money to be able to drive a cab then people are both less likely to risk it and going to try something else to have their 'fun'.