Safety of Uber service questioned after alleged assault
San Francisco lawmakers have questioned the safety of using ride-sharing services following the arrest of a Uber driver who allegedly seriously assaulted a customer.
UberX vehicle owner Patrick Karajah has pleaded not guilty to assault with a deadly weapon and battery causing serious bodily injury.
He is accused of attacking a passenger with a hammer after getting into a dispute during a journey.
The male victim was struck on the head and injuries are thought to be very serious.
Karajah then fled the scene before being arrested later.
He was later released on $125,000 bail.
San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon has expressed concern for ride sharing safety and hinted that Uber could be held liable.
“We welcome innovation and new modes of providing service to the public however we need to make sure that the safety and well-being of consumers are adequately protected in the process,” Gascon said.
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Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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