https://www.cnet.com/news/new-uber-program-aims-to-boost-rider-safety-on-college-campuses/

"While no words can alleviate the loss felt by the Josephson family, we are committed to continuing to take action to make our communities safer," Andrew Macdonald, Uber's vice president of operations for the Americas, said in a statement. "We want every rider to be safe when using Uber."

Getting into a car with a stranger would've been unheard of just five years ago, but it's become the norm as ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft have gained popularity. But predators have taken advantage of this situation. A woman flung herself from a moving car in Las Vegas last year after being abducted by a fake Uber driver, according to ABC.