Lyft CEO David Risher, meanwhile, maintains this new feature wasn't prompted by the lawsuits.ĭAVID RISHER: It's not a response to that, but it does recognize, look, we live in a world where bad things happen. She says fingerprint, background checks and dash cams would make rides safer. SIMES: Lyft should have been more careful in the selection of their drivers, and should be more careful in monitoring what goes on in the cars.ĭAHLSTROM-ECKMAN: Simes welcomes the new feature, but says it's just a start. She says hundreds of lawsuits have been filed by her firm and others, alleging that Lyft hasn't done enough to protect its riders and drivers. LAUREL SIMES: They run the gamut from dirty talk and inappropriate comments, to grabbing and groping, all the way up to full sexual assault and rape.ĭAHLSTROM-ECKMAN: Laurel Simes is an attorney representing plaintiffs in an ongoing lawsuit against Lyft. That's the most recent data available from the company. There were more than 1,800 reported cases of sexual assault during Lyft rides in 2019. You know, I have agility.ĭAHLSTROM-ECKMAN: For years, Lyft and other ride-hailing companies like Uber have been facing pressure to do more to address sexual assault and harassment in their rides. She says she relies on herself for safety. It's just, you know, priority.ĭAHLSTROM-ECKMAN: But as a driver, it doesn't really make her feel safer because she still has to pick up male passengers. KIVA HENDERSON: Out of all the changes that they've made, I think this is one they should have made a long time ago 'cause the technology is always there. She's been driving for Lyft for almost eight years. MORIZONO: But I feel like my last, I don't know, 20 drivers were all men.ĭAHLSTROM-ECKMAN: The company says it wants to encourage more gender diversity among its drivers and make rides, quote, "more comfortable for women and nonbinary people."ĭAHLSTROM-ECKMAN: The new feature doesn't guarantee a match with a woman or nonbinary person. It's looking for a driver.ĭAHLSTROM-ECKMAN: Lyft estimates about half of its riders are women, but only about 23% of its drivers are. So my colleague Chloe Morizono and I tested it out.ĬHLOE MORIZONO, BYLINE: OK. She's had some creepy drivers.īRIANNA ANDREWS: I honestly pretend to be married, like, most times.ĭAHLSTROM-ECKMAN: She says if she knew her late-night driver wouldn't be a man.ĭAHLSTROM-ECKMAN: Women+ Connect is only a few weeks old, and nobody in Mother had tried it. (SOUNDBITE OF COCKTAIL SHAKER BEING SHAKEN)ĭAHLSTROM-ECKMAN: Bartender Brianna Andrews (ph), who uses she/her pronouns, says that when it's time to leave, she doesn't feel safe using a ride-hailing app. To make an appointment, contact our team by phone or by filling out our online form.AZUL DAHLSTROM-ECKMAN, BYLINE: On a recent Friday evening in San Francisco's Mission District, people are starting their weekend at a queer bar called Mother. To learn more about your treatment options, come into Envee Aesthetics and talk to our team members. Refresh your face and hands with Restylane Lyft. Most patients enjoy their Restylane Lyft results for up to 6 months. These side effects should subside within a few days. Side effects from treatment include redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness, and inflammation near the injection site. Most people notice results from Restylane Lyft within a week of their treatment. Restylane Lyft can enhance the cheeks and hands for a younger appearance. If you wish for more anesthetic, talk to our team members during your consultation about your concerns. Restylane Lyft is formulated with lidocaine which helps to numb the area and reduce any discomfort. The injection process is simple and quick, only taking about 15 minutes depending on the treatment area. This product is used to plump up the skin and add fullness to areas of volume loss, like in the cheeks and hands. The Restylane Lyft product is injected into the skin using an ultrafine needle by one of our expert injectors at Envee Aesthetics. You can discuss your areas of concern with our Envee Aesthetics team during a consultation. The natural hyaluronic acid aids in volume, moisture, and elasticity for a natural, soft appearance. It was formulated with hyaluronic acid to plump up the skin in the cheeks and hands. This treatment is the first dermal filler to be FDA-approved to be used in the face and hands. The Restylane Lyft injectable filler is part of the Restylane family of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers.
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