Achmea Investment Management, a division of the Dutch insurance group Achmea, has urged Uber Technologies shareholders to vote in favor of Proposal #5, which calls for an independent third-party audit on driver health and safety. The proposal is set to be considered at Uber's annual general meeting on May 6, 2024. The audit aims to assess the impact of Uber's performance metrics, policies, and procedures on driver safety and health across different markets. Achmea Investment Management highlighted several deficiencies in Uber's current policies and disclosures, including the lack of consideration for non-safety-related policies that may undermine driver health, outdated and limited safety data, and the absence of information on drivers outside the U.S. The proposal also...Show More

Achmea Investment Management, a division of the Dutch insurance group Achmea, has urged Uber Technologies shareholders to vote in favor of Proposal #5, which calls for an independent third-party audit on driver health and safety. The proposal is set to be considered at Uber's annual general meeting on May 6, 2024. The audit aims to assess the impact of Uber's performance metrics, policies, and procedures on driver safety and health across different markets. Achmea Investment Management highlighted several deficiencies in Uber's current policies and disclosures, including the lack of consideration for non-safety-related policies that may undermine driver health, outdated and limited safety data, and the absence of information on drivers outside the U.S. The proposal also points to various risks faced by Uber drivers, such as violence, harassment, and health issues, and suggests that Uber's policies may deter drivers from reporting incidents due to fear of deactivation. The communication emphasizes the importance of the audit in identifying policies that may compromise driver safety and well-being, and contrasts Uber's current safety efforts with a recent health and safety audit conducted by Dollar General, which involved an independent law firm and safety consultant.