Uber’s shareholders have sued the ride‑hailing giant’s board and senior officers, accusing them of deliberately trimming compliance to accelerate growth and profit motives while ignoring basic safety protocols. The complaint alleges that the board’s shortcuts enabled sexual assault and harassment of riders, as well as violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and consumer‑protection laws. Plaintiffs seek a jury trial and sweeping governance changes.

The filing revives a pattern of safety failures that surfaced in 2022 when more than 500 women sued Uber, describing kidnappings, rapes and false imprisonment by drivers. The new suit claims the board cultivated a “non‑compliance” culture that left the company exposed to massive legal risk and financial exposure for the firm. Shareholders hope the case forces internal reforms.

Uber’s public response calls the action “misleading” and points to prior lawsuits it has already contested in court. If the shareholders prevail, the company could face tighter oversight and higher compliance costs, nudging the broader gig‑economy toward stricter rider‑safety standards and could reshape industry norms. The dispute now sits at the intersection of corporate governance and passenger protection.