Incidents of Violence Against Rideshare Drivers on the Rise
“Before, drivers used to occasionally carry a firearm but now it is a very common thing,” Sanchez said. “We’ve seen drivers that we met that are wearing bulletproof vests.”
Rideshare groups are dealing with a disturbing trend of violence against rideshare drivers in Illinois and the rest of the country.
A new rideshare driver safety hub has opened up in the Chicago area and more could pop up around the state. Officials say the office in Park Ridge will offer legal support, safety and health resources, and a support network for drivers who have experienced trauma.
Lenny Sanchez, director of the Illinois Independent Drivers Guild, said incidents of violence against rideshare drivers are out of control.
“I say it is at crisis level is the best way that I can describe it,” Sanchez said. “We have met hundreds and hundreds of drivers that have been assaulted at gunpoint, their vehicle shot at by being lured in by the application.”
Violence Against Rideshare Drivers
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