Uber said it received almost 6,000 reports of sexual assault in the United States in 2017 and 2018.
While the number of cases rose in 2018, the rate of incidents dropped by 16%, as the number of journeys was higher.
Passengers – as opposed to drivers – accounted for nearly half of those accused of sexual assault.
The data was published in a report which Uber said showed its commitment to “improving safety for Uber and the entire industry”.
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