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UBER TIGHTENS DRIVER BACKGROUND CHECKS

Uber is strengthening driver background checks across the US and applying new standards to existing drivers. The move addresses mounting sexual assault lawsuits from passengers.

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Uber Tightens US Driver Background Checks as Sexual Assault Cases Mount

Uber Technologies Inc. is tightening driver background checks in the US and applying the new standards retroactively to…

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Uber expands the list of criminal convictions that disqualify US drivers and expands the background-check timeline, possibly removing ~0.5% of active US drivers (Natalie Lung/Bloomberg)

Natalie Lung / Bloomberg: Uber expands the list of criminal convictions that disqualify US drivers and expands the backg…

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Uber expands US driver background checks after sexual assault lawsuits

Uber is adopting a more stringent background check process for drivers and couriers in the US.

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