Exactly. Also curious how the NY Times names the woman and the company reps but never names the rapist. This article does name him: https://www.nbcrightnow.com/online_features/press_releases/j...

> that drivers are independent contractors.

Yeah sure. Totally independent from Uber.

If the state knew the guy was a rapist, then Uber could have too, had it done due diligence prior to putting the guy in the car with someone else.

The contractor is acting on behalf of the company though? We don't need yet more magical liability protections for billionaires, we need fewer.