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After Sex Assault Reports, Uber, Lyft May Face Tougher Rules

This year, Austin police have received at least seven reports of sexual assaults by drivers for ride-for-hire companies, and some members of the Austin City Council are pushing for tougher regulations.

By Kate McGee, KUT NewsDec. 14, 2015, 3:26 p.m. CentralUpdated Dec. 14, 2015, 3:26 p.m. Central

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After Sex Assault Reports, Uber, Lyft May Face Tougher Rules

by Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune
December 14, 2015

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<p><span>This year, Austin police have received at least seven reports of sexual assaults by drivers for ride-for-hire companies, and some members of the Austin City Council are pushing for tougher regulations.</span></p>
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After Sex Assault Reports, Uber, Lyft May Face Tougher Rules

Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune
December 14, 2015

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