Uber announces stronger background checks for drivers

Pressured by recent lawsuits claiming Uber didn't do enough to preventsexual assault, the ride-sharing company has announced stricter background check requirements for drivers."After listening to a wide range of feedback, we’ve broadened the criteria for convictions that permanently disqualify someone from driving or delivering with Uber," the company wrote in a recent blog post. "Our goal is to build the safest platform."SEE ALSO:Meta is pushing for social media exclusions in new child sa