The ride sharing concept Uber seems to be popular in the US but it seems to have many hiccups worldwide. As usual we would expect the commercial vehicle licensing bodies to have a hard time with Uber since it is not regulated and the drivers are not validated. Sure it is a good way to make extra income for those who have a car and free time. I still cannot comprehend how Uber can raise so much funding when it is not really worth that much!
The next issue comes with safety and security. Since none of the vehicles on Uber are checked for safety compliance and the drivers are not personally screened through for character checks it is quite dicey to get into a car late at night with an unknown person, especially if the passenger is female. The recent incidence in India where a woman was sexually assaulted by a Uber driver gave rise to this potential problem.
Several countries have banned Uber completely and have gone so far as to arrest anyone who is caught offer such services without a commercial license. Sexual assault is just one, there are other potential issue such as murder or even accidents resulting from reckless driving. In such cases naturally Uber will remove itself from responsibility.
I would consider taking Uber rides as a risk.
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