Uber partners with West Virginia rape crisis centers to help sexual assault survivors
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Uber is partnering with the West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services to help sexual assault survivors overcome transportation barriers to care, as the ride-hailing company continues to face lawsuits over allegations of assaults involving its drivers. CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Uber is partnering with the West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services to help sexual assault survivors overcome transportation barriers to care, as the ride-hailing company continues to face lawsuits over allegations of assaults involving its drivers. The partnership will provide a grant to support Uber ride credits for survivors accessing services through West Virginia's rape crisis center network. The rides are intended to help survivors reach advocacy services, counseling and forensic examinations, particularly in rural communities where transportation can be difficult to arrange. Capito "Anything we can do to help ensure women and survivors have access to the care and support they need during some of the most difficult moments in their lives is incredibly important," U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., said in a statement announcing the partnership. The arrangement is intended to address the cost and logistical challenges that can prevent survivors from getting help after an assault. "Reaching out for help takes courage. When someone takes that step, we want them to...
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