Source: The Rideshare Guy
Uber's extended screening process flags offenders that standard seven-year checks miss, exposing how most rideshare and gig platforms operate with minimal vetting. Consumers assume platforms have done basic safety work. The economics of fast hiring and liability gaps mean most haven't, leaving riders vulnerable. For Uber, deeper screening creates a competitive advantage—other platforms either match the cost or accept the risk. Drivers themselves are now surfacing the gaps that should have been closed years ago.