so the rideshare business itself is earning quite profitably, and we believe the profits of the rideshare business not only are going to grow top line but bottom line, as well. and then there are other businesses -- eats, autonomous, trait, etc. these are extraordinarily opportunities that we're funding, but i do believe we'll prove to our investors that we can take, on a serial basis, big parts of our business, turn them profitable, and use those parts of the business to fund investments in other areas. emily: there are execution issues. you just had your biggest quarterly loss ever, the stock is been trading below its ipo price more often than not, investors seem to love shorting it, you have got hiring freezes on various teams, you fired some -- or at least some of your top hires have left, so how confident are you that uber can be profitable? dara: i am very confident. we reported a $5 billion loss from an accounting perspective, and from an accounting perspective, that's a lot, and i live in the real world. in the real world, our ebitda loss, we're lower than q1 and we're on a good p

so the rideshare business itself profitable ande we believe the profits of the rideshare business notnly are grow top line but bottom line, as well. and then there are other eats, autonomous, trait, et cetera, extraordinarily opportunities funding but i believe we'll prove to our investors serial can take on a basis big parts of our business, and usem profitable, those parts of the business to areas.siness in the emily: the stock trading below its i.p.o. price more often than not. seem to love shorting it. you have hiring freezes on ofious teams and fired some confidentevel -- how are you that uber can be profitable? >> dara: very confident. we reported a loss from an accounting perspective and in e bid loss,ld, our we're lower than q1 and we're on in terms of ebitda losses, as well. but you're right. none of this will be easy and will take excellent execution of our teams, marketing, et cetera, and we'll employees to be doing more with less and to execute incredibly effectively in order andus to grow the top line bottom line, as well. emily: is pricing the main lever profitability or

the city projected to isolate us with 50,000 rideshare charity medallions that they have given to rideshare companies, we have become billionaires. we are any deficits. you can your rideshare but give us our money back. you can leave our medallions to cab companies. don't ingest -- inject us with a b. five. we do not support it and it doesn't benefit to us. we never asked for it. the sfmta wants us to walk off these medallions. we did not get these medallions and charity. we paid for these medallions. we paid our whole lives and savings. we want you to approach the sfmta for our money -- >> thank you. your time is concluded, thank you. [indiscernible] >> thank you. next speaker, please. >> i appreciate mr. sherman. everything he said, i stand up for him. it is true. we are a bunch of people, like myself. i have worked for 30 years. the city promise was never, never stand up for these promises. these -- these have to be issues this san francisco city or the m.t.a., they are not going to to ask for health, where do we have to go? i have to go with my own hands? do not put us through these sit

we are taking our rideshare business -- our cfo talked about it -- if you look at our rideshare businessit covered our overhead less $100 million, so the rideshare business itself is turning quite profitable and we believe the profits of the rideshare business will grow not only topline, but bottom-line as well, and there are other businesses, eats, autonomous, freight -- these are extraordinary opportunities we are funding. i do believe we will prove to investors that we can take on a serial basis big parts of our business, turn them profitable, use those parts of our business to fund investments in other areas. emily: there are execution issues. you just had your biggest loss, $5.2 billion. the stock is trading below the ipo price. much more often than not. investors seem to love shorting it. you have hiring freezes on various teams. you have fired -- or at least some of your top hires have left. you said you believe uber can be profitable, but how confident and how quickly can uber be profitable? how confident are you that uber can be profitable, and how quickly? dara: i am very confi

but he says his ridesharing days may be over. >> it's not shaf. i'm done. i just save my life. >> reporter: police say they arrested this man marcus dean of ng held on charges of r the kidnapping and assault with a deadly weapon. roz plater, nbc bay area>> now democratic nomination. democratic presidential candidate bernie sanders hasilee housing. he told a crowd in las vegas that if elected he would place a cap on rent for apartment tenants. >> we will aggressively defend and promote the legal protections of fair housing. >> he added that the plan would establish a national rent control standard, capping annual increases at about 3%. so you're probably wondering how much this is all going to cost. $2.5 trillion over the next ten years. sanders did not offer specifics on how to pay for the plan aside from raising taxes on the very richest of the rich. meanwhile california senator and presidential hopeful kamala harris is falling short of her fund-raising goals. harris got a big bump from wealthy donors following her strong performance in the first debate, b

>>ashley zavala explains how rideshare companies are responding to this. governor gavin newsome wednesday had a small private signing for legislation that could have a huge impact on california's gig economy newsom signed off on a law that will redefine workers in many industries as employees instead of independent contractors, it will effectively forced rideshare companies like uber and lyft to p the bill. >>so let's make sure that the safeguards are put in here as well it is as we move forward and we talk about the future of work, let's not stop talk about the future workers in his signing statement, the governor wrote the hollowing out of the middle class has been 40 years in the making and the need to create lasting economic security demands action he has said he would continue to negotiate with ride share companies on other possible rules for their workers move or lyft and doordash have threatened if they don't come to an agreement with california lawmakers they will put up $30 million each on the 2020 ballot measure, a spokesperson for lyft said wedn

shows every choice within view rather than the ridesharing and also lets you compare options once youyour destination. this reflects the view future cities will be centered around people and not cars. >> any way to save money. >> helping, there you go. >>> coming up on "today in the bay" back to the hot weather. >> today's the last day of that thankfully but as we take a live look outside in san jose as you get ready to head by 11:00. we'll talk about this, our fire ut xt aas well as cooling on the this pretty empty shot. we had a large truck stopped there for about five minutes, that's the richmond-san rafael bridge toll plaza, it just cleared the last few. we'll show you how things are shaping up. i have more information on the fire in the north bay. you're watching "today in the bay." ooohhhh ♪ >>> and good wednesday morning to you. taking a live look out at the golden gate bridge today, as we are set to face more heat today as well as some danger throughout the area. kari will have a look at that coming up, now. >> yes, we know yesterday in san francisco we hit 90 degrees there. >

what will happen to 10's of thousands of workers like rideshare drivers and what that could do to the cost of using uber and left. and you want to skip the commercials and get more news during a break make sure your streaming us on kron on. >>download the case by case basis. >>newsom signed a law today that could completely shake up the gig economy. they're not just in california, but possibly across thmeeting side >>governor gavin newsome wednesday had a small private signing for legislation that could have a huge impact on california's gig economy newsom signed off on a law that will redefine workers in many industries as employees instead of independent contractors, it will effectively forced rideshare companies like uber and lyft to expand wage and benefit protections to their drivers assembly member lorena gonzalez authored the bill. >>so let's make sure that the safeguards are put in here as well it is as we move forward and we talk about the future of work, let's not stop talk about the future workers in his signing statement, the governor wrote the hollowing out of the middle

how many of you used rideshare generally? it has transformed my life.when i go to a country where it is not available, i am like, what do i do? but we are about to see a lot of changes -- scooters, autonomous vehicles. >> looking at the future, lyft's corporate mission is to improve people's lives as the world best transpor fashion. i have appreciated that it is a broad mission. it was never just about ridesharing, it is about mobility in general. when i have outside counsel asking, why do you want to go into bikes and scooters? this is a different line of business. for me, it felt natural because it was an obvious extension of that corporate mission. a car is not always the best way to get from point a to point b. >> hopefully we'll have time to talk about social philanthropy and corporate philosophy because one of the missions of lyft is to make the world a greener place. we can do ridesharing and scooters to eliminate the need for large parking garages and have greener places on the planet. hopefully we will get to that later. dev, i told you i was g

he's sick of rideshares' unfair advantage. >> uber has to pay them, where's the money going to come from? i think the riders are going to go back to the taxi. >> reporter: an uber spokesman says even if this becomes law in january it may not reclassify its employees. >> they're going to be facing a lot of penalties and fines and they're going to be -- they're going to find themselves probably enfwietwined in even m court cases than they already are. >> reporter: uber says it plans to fight this thing in court, on the ballot if necessary, and if governor newsom signs it as expected it takes place in january. live in sausalito, terry mcsweeney, nbc bay aa news >> terry, thank you. >>> also today a major victory for lawmakers. state lawmakers passed a bill that caps rent inflation. it limits the rent increase across the state to 5% each year. the historic bill will protect about 8 million renters. it's now headed to the governor's desk. he is expected to sign the bill into law. >>> stealing from a kids' museum. yep. a thief targeted the san jose children's discovery museum this weekend. pol

>>kron four's capitol bureau reporter ashley zavala explains how rideshare companies are responding.nor gavin newsome wednesday had a small nprewsom that many industries as employees instead of independent contractors, it will effectively force rideshare companies like uber and lyft to expand wage and benefit protections to their drivers assembly member lorena gonzalez authored the are so let's make sure that the safeguards are put in here as well it is as we move forward and we talk about the future of work let's not stop talk about the future workers in his signing statement the governor wrote the hollowing out of the middle class has been 40 years in the making and the need to create lasting economic security demands action he has said he would continue to negotiate with ride share companies on other possible rules for their workers move or lyft and doordash have threatened if they don't come to an agreement with california lawmakers they will put up million each on the 2020 ballot measure, a spokesperson for lyft said wednesday, california still has an opportunity to support the

for example rideshare drivers have to pay to maintain their cars and pay for their own healthcare, but this bill would change that, requiring some large companies like uber, lyft and door dash, to flip the bill for those costs and benefits. that's problematic because uber and lyft have never really been profitable. they negotiated in good faith and their offer gave drivers access to sickleave and injury detection among other things.>> establishing for the first time ever, a guaranteed minimum earning standard that would provide stability for drivers while allowing them the flexibility to earn more, and to work whenever, wherever, and for whomever they choose. >> west tells us that the vast majority of its drivers don't want to be employees, and that they are disappointed they couldn't come to a compromise with the state. if governor newsom signs the bill, which he is expected to do, it would go into effect in january 1. uber says they will comply with the law, but will not automatically reclassify drivers. the school has released a statement in the last 20 minutes saying in part "the f

rideshare companies say they plan to fight back. ubere top attorney says uber will continue with business as usual saying the legislation does not apply to its business model. >> drivers will not automatically be classified if employees, even after january of next year. >> if you have are a new industry and you can't figure out a business model that pays your workers fairly and provides them with some basic benefits and protection, you don't deserve to be in business. >> the governor is expected to sign the women. lyft says 300,000 drivers could lose work if they were classified as employees instead of corn tractorrings. they plan to you put the issue. >>> and the bill requiring police officers to go through special training on confrontation deescalation is now on the governor's desk. the state senate approved the companion bill to california's new use of force law. he supports it. just last month, the governor signed the use of force law changing the legal standard on when police officers can open fire. beginning january 1s, police

the new features come as the ridesharing industry faces scrutiny over passenger safety. a recent washington report said agents in uber's special investigations unit are coached to put the company's reputation ahead of passenger safety. >> i say that report fundamentally was based on hearsay. we're not perfect. i wouldn't claim to be perfect. but i'd say we're significantly better than we were last year and next year we're going to be better. >> uber hopes this new technology can prevent the kind of mistake in march. >> uber really felt the responsibility to step up, even though that was not an uber driver, but to step up and see what more we could do to create a safer environment for people who are using ride share. >> in addition to the new safety features, uber is integrating uber eats into the main app. >>> tonight forever 21 says it will file for bankruptcy. it's specialized in offering designer styles at low prices, making it popular with young women. the chain will cease operations in 40 countries around the world and close up to 350 stores. but it will still opera

. >> quijano: the ridesharing industry is facing increased scrutiny overpass injury safety. ahead what uber's c.e.o. is saying about a scathing new report that says his company doesn't do snuff to protect customers from sexual assault. >> quijano: uber is micking a series of sweeping changes amid criticism overrider safety. in a cbs news exclusive kris van cleave spoke with uber's c.e.o. about the new features-- features and push to protect customers. >> we made sure that your driver is the right driver. >> uber c.e.o. dara khosrowshahi says his company's policies and practices have evolved over the past few years. >> when something does happen, and it does, this is real life, we respond in a way that is victim centric, victim first. >> uber wants to take this pin verification system a step further so soon your phone will semilessly talk to the phone of the uber you've called. it will then tell you when the right vehicle has pulled up. that your ride is verified, and this is the car to get into. >> the new features come as the ridesharing industry faces scrutiny overpass inj

it was never just about ridesharing. it's really about mobility in general. when i have outside counsel asking me like whitey want to go to license scooters? this is a completely line of business than you've ever had before. so to me it felt obvious and natural because it was an obvious extension. a car is not the best way to get from point a to point b. >> i love that. hopefully we'll have time to talk about social calamity -- philanthropy. i know one of the missions of lyft that upon for my son is to make the world a greener place. we can you ridesharing with scores of things, you will eliminate the need for large parking garages and have greener place on the planet but hopefully we'll get to that later. i'll ritual just going to embarrass you a little bit in this book which is coming out soon, tools and weapons, brad smith as president of microsoft in advance copy. it's called the and the peril of the digital age. i had the pleasure going to college and law school with brad. the book covers many of the themes i was really surprised to find this book, as we

. >>> a rideshare driver has pictures of an unruly daughter and he is speaking out. >>> it is a battle of the bay and all about oakland cleanup as the mayor of oakland and san francisco are challenging each other to see which city will have the biggest impact. >>> this is mornings on 2. >>> good morning to you and welcome. >> the first day of fall? >> no. let's find out. >> it is september 21, but, >> it tends to move between the 20th and the 22nd and the first day of fall will be overnight and into monday morning. >> i am not ready to say goodbye to summer. >> giving you a look at the bay bridge as well as into san francisco we are starting out with mostly clear skies and a little bit of cloud cover next to the coastline and mostly clear as we start today. temperatures today will be even a little bit warmer than yesterday. here in the beautiful view over san francisco as a check in at 60 degrees and we have santa rosa at 51 degrees. here is a look at the 24 hour temperature change. most of us is a little bit warmer than what we started yesterday and we will follow that trend getting i

lyft said wednesday, california still has an opportunity to support the overwhelming majority of rideshare drivers who want a thoughtful solution that balances flexibility with earnings guarantees and protections we are confident that with the governor's leadership. we can reach a historic agreement uber and lyft have said of this new law applies to them. >>and they could mean longer wait times and higher costs for riders. law could have national implications as other states trying to get a grip on the growing gig economy california's new law goes into effect january first in sacramento, ashley zavala kron 4 news. her new some also vows a state will stand against the move by president trump to limit a particular environmental policy. >>so this comes after the president announced that he was revoking california's waiver under the clean air act. the waiver standards then those of the federal government. so governor newsome said the president trump is acting quote on a political vendetta. >>i don't know what the hells happen to the republican party and by the way where is the republican party

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. >> the legislation targets rideshare companies, but tonight uber is saying that it does not apply to them. we have team coverage tom vacar will explain the applions for california's economy. >> we begin with alyana gomez, and the battle brewing right now with uber and lyft. >> uber is expressing their disappointment that the bill passed while also saying they will not reclassify their drivers as employees once the bill takes effect in january. uber maintains that the legislation never mentions rideshare companies, and doesn't require them to do so. now the bill called ab 5 will reclassify workers, so instead of independent contractors, they will actually be employees, which means benefits. right now rideshare drivers have to pay to maintain their cars, and pay for their own healthcare. this bill aims to change that, requiring large companies like uber and lyft, and door dash to flip the bill for those costs. it will likely increase the cost of doing business though, which is problematic because uber and lyft have never been profitable. uber's legal officer says they negotiated in goo

if the governor signs this bill into law, it would mean that rideshare drivers would's -- would qualify for standard employment benefits. we talked with a few rideshare drivers in san francisco who said they approve of this bill and the benefits it could provide them.>> because if i am sick and i cannot go to work, then that means i don't make any money. i can't be sick or i am sick and driving in the my passengers get sick. >> the driver said it is not good anymore to be an independent contractor because he would make 30% less now than he did just two years ago after uber change the fee structure . the idea to -- the idea of minimum wage to him sounds good. it could be a long drawn out legal fight over this. they will not reclassifies drivers as employees even after the slow supposed to go into effect. the company's attorneys attorney said the bill should not apply to them because they do not apply the bill to them. they want voters to settle this debate and they will be pushing for a ballot initiative on this issue next year. there are a number of repressions that are exempt from this

that effectively forces rideshare companies like uber and lyft to expand wage and benefit protections to negotiate with those rideshare companies on other possible rules for workers. >>so let's make sure that the safeguards are put in here as well it is as we move forward and we talk about the future of work, let's not stop talk about the future workers. uber lyft more on the law could mean longer wait times for passengers. they are prepared to fund a measure on the 2020 ballot to overturn this new law which is supposed to go into effect. january 1st. >>overnight one person is dead and 7 others injured after a passenger bus crashed in central california. authorities say the bus was carrying the road crew for country and gospel singer josh turner. turner and his band was not on board this particular bus officials say to the passenger suffered major injuries. the other 5 had moderate injuries. the bus was traveling to the bay area for a concert to crash on highway 46 in san obispo county. no word yet what caused that crash. >>o conditions outside right now 5 to 10 degree difference from

lyft said wednesday, california still has an opportunity to support the overwhelming majority of rideshareant a thoughtful solution that balances flexibility with earnings guarantees and protections we are confident that with the governor's leadership. we can reach a historic agreement uber and lyft have said of this new law applies to them they could mean longer wait times and higher costs for riders. >>law could have national implications as other states trying to get a grip on the growing gig economy california's new law goes into effect january first in sacramento, ashley zavala kron 4 news. >>and some breaking news overnight. one person is dead and 7 others are injured after a passenger bus crashes in central florida, you're log at se of the pictures from the scene. authorities say the bus was carrying the road crew for country mnd gospel singer josh turner. now turner and his band they weren't on that particular bus. officials say 2 of the passengers that were injured have major injuries the other 5 have moderate injuries. the bus was traveling here to the bay area for a concert and

roz plater has the story. >> i just scared for my life. >> reporter: we are not identifying the rideshare driver to to protect his identity. he picked up his fare and the trouble began right away. >> as soon as he accepted in the car he pulled a gun on me and hijacked me. >> reporter: the driver diverted him from the sausalito destination and told him to head south, about five minutes in he told him to pull off to the ampm store to get cigarettes, when the driver began plotting how he could get away but he hesitated when he realized he had to toss the man's bag out fearful if he drove off with t the man could try to track him down. >> i want to throw his bag on the floor but at the same time he came out and he start fighting on me. >> reporter: he says the suspect unloaded half a dozen shots, one that went right through his windshield and hit the dashboard. the driver says he pressed the emergency call signal on his lyft app and drove away as fast as he could and kept the 911 dispatcher aware of his location. >> i'm in san pablo dam road, i'm in san pablo, i'm on the boulevard. >> reporte

our for his capitol bureau reporter ashley zavala explains how rideshare companies are responding. >>governor gavin newsome wednesday had a small private signing for legislation that could have a huge impact on newsom signed off on a law that will redefine workers in many industries as employees instead of independent contractors, it will effectively forced rideshare companies like uber and lyft to expand wage and benefit protections to their drivers assembly member lorena gonzalez authored the bill. >>so let's make sure that the safeguards are put in here as well it is as we move forward and we talk about the future of work, let's not stop talk about the future workers in his signing statement, the governor wrote the hollowing out of the middle class has been 40 years in the making and the need to create lasting economic security demands action he has said he would continue to negotiate with ride share companies on other possible rules for their workers move or lyft and doordash have threatened if they don't come to an agreement with california lawmakers they will put up $30 milli

>>starting in the new year rideshare companies such as uber and lyft will have to expand wage and benefit protections to their drivers in california. in a private ceremony today governor gavin newsom signed legislation that will shake up the gig economy. the law already defines workers in many industries as employees instead of independent contractors in his signing statement. the governor said quote the hollowing out of the middle class has been 40 years in the making and the need to create lasting economic security demands action. he is also said he would continue to negotiate with ride share companies on other possible rules for its workers. without agreement lawmakers lift a put up million each for 2020 ballot measure. a spokesperson for lift wrote california still has an opportunity to support the overwhelming majority of rideshare drivers who want a thoughtful solution that balances flexibility with earnings guarantees and protections we are confident that with leadership we can reach an historic agreement uber and lyft of said if this new law applies to them. it could mean longer w

again in about 40 minutes for our weekly political segment, a proposed bill that could affect the rideshar industry as well, and stick around for something else very special as well. we looked forward to that, larry. >> thank you. >>> a daring rescue caught on camera. we want to show you helicopter video from the coast guard, saving firefighters from a wildfire, early friday morning at the coast guard, they went into action near canyon creek in trinity alps wilderness area north of redding. crew members were hit by falling rocks while they were trying to put out the fire. the coast guard saved the injured firefighters with the fire ten yards behind them. firefighters are recovering from the hospital, they have serious head, back and leg injuries. >>> people blwho couldn't get t friday night's metallica show at the chase center still got to take in opening weekend festivities. hundreds showed up for a block party yesterday, playing on the video board was the u.s. women's open ten's final. there were games, food, food booths, photo booths, face painting as well, san francisco's new arena is

. >>> lyft rideshare is trying to reassure customers after a shift.tomers will be able to call 911 directly from the app and dispatch will be provided with location and vehicle information. and they will be able to detect if a ride has unexpected delays. this comes after 14filed lawsuits claiming they were raped or assaulted by their drivers. and the attorney says today's announcement is a chief public relation relations extent. >>> the california dmv says an operation - - the department of motor vehicles include san francisco, san jose and santa rosa. now they face fines ranging $250 up to $1000. they routinely hold up to 24 similar enforcement operations. >>> the pop up barrier gates are being removed, they were part of a pilot program, they did help the get jumpers, but the required three times as much maintenance and some complained that they were dangerous. a new upper and lower type gate is been placed in richmond. >>> president trump is looking for his fourth national security advisor. in washington, i have more on why he fired bolton, coming u

we have spoken with a few rideshare drop -- drivers in san francisco and they approve of the bill. independent contractors, and here is what some of them had to say.>> >> if i'm sick, i can go to work, and i can't make any money. it is that simple. if i'm sick and i'm driving, the my passengers get sick.>> figures legal -- uber's legal team is arguing that it should not apply to them. they do not create the technology and are not core to the business. the chief legal -- chief legal counsel said even after the low supposed to go into effect, they will not automatic -- at a -- automatically reclassify their drivers as employees. both uber and live, they want california's voters to decide on this issue. it will push for a ballot initiative on the topic of independent contractor versus employees in the big economy. there are a number of professions exempt from this bill, and it includes doctors, lawyers, dentists, engineers, realtors, barbers, cosmetologist, and some salespeople. also people in the music industry say they are, but musicians -- that they are not but musicians should be

the changes likely to increasee costs to the rideshare apps. >> the companies are saying this is a risk to their business model. that is a vague term. it will inincrease the l labor s by about 30% to pay higher wage, benefitsts, and so on. >> it could have an effect on other industries that append on contractors, such as construction and trucking. famous winegrowers are also worried. uber loses billions of dollars annually and has vowed to fight the legislation. effectl is set to go in january 1 2020 and the rest of the u.s. is watching. otherexperts expect states to pass s similar l laws. >> british airways is canceling flights in prpreparation for a w round of pilot strikes. it i iexpected t to groround hundreds of flights. pilots staged a walklkout thahat resulted in the cancellation of 1700 flight. they arere pushing for more than the 11.5% raise that mamanagemet has offered. mininisters across the euro zone are memeeting in helsinki friday. the french minister is calling for a growth compact after the ecb stimulus measures yesterday. he wants to see bigger spending from germany and

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the measure by the way is stirring up debate among rideshare drivers, some welcome the benefits and the hourly pay while others don't want to lose the freedom they have to work the schedules they want. so obviously a lot of debate among drivers themselves since the measure would make contract workers hourly employees with benefits, some rideshare drivers are also warning riders they could see higher costs if this measure becomes law. >>and death woman is refused service at a jack in the box and the south bay and that. she's suing. outrage from people in one san francisco neighborhood after finding you need diverted buses from their area to help fans take get to the brand-new chase center. and we're going to get a close-up look exact actually what work at sfo is causing hundreds of delays and cancellations and we are going to be looking at temperatures close to the hundreds today 90's for your daytime highs for many in london bayside areas. >>i've got the details in your forecast. >>and i'm tracking your commute around the bay area this morning and it's already crowded at the bay bridge

it's really rideshare in general, lyft is having the same kind of problems.ey were sued by 14 women, and there are 100 other cases cited in that lawsuit for sexual assault or groping that happened during may 2015 all the way to may 2016. so essentially when you get into a car with someone who is a stranger, an independent contractor who had a minor background check, there are some issues and safety concerns there. so they are trying to do something to make that a little easier on them riders ended their drivers. >> it seems as though every week we are talking about either company rolling out a new safety feature. it seems that they are taking this seriously.>>> well, we had absolutely gorgeous weather across the bay area today, we will give you a live look outside, looking toward the golden gate bridge, and san francisco in the foreground. beautiful conditions, but mark is here to tell us that we will shift things up once again and bring in the possibility of more rain. >> especially north of the golden gate bridge, we will have some scattered showers for you

you remember the so-called rideshare rapist. he reportedly used a fake name when he applied to become a driver. he never would have passed a fingerprint check. we asked the company for a response. we have not heard back. abc 7 news. >> did the attorneys say anything about uber and if uber has the same issues keeping in mind that a lot of people that drive for lyft drive forttorne some overlap with uber, but they say uber has made changes that increase the safety of passengers, although they add that those changes are not enough the road. >> thank you. as part of our rideshare realities week in april, wayne freedman applied to be a driver and drove passengers around. he said it was easy to sign up. he answered a few questions and provided his license and social security number. he did that online. background checks depends on local laws. >>> a woman whose rape case is coming forward with a new book to reclaim our identity and story. it comes three years after the suspect received a sentence that outraged many people. michelle wan

the lawsuit claims that the ridesharing company is not taken sufficient safety precautions such as panichat

the impact on rideshare drivers and other part-time workers. >> from ktvu news, this is the 4. >> you don't hear this very often, president trump and san francisco are on the same page. today, the president called on of ban on certain vaping x. welcome everyone to the 4.>> san francisco is one of the first cities in the country to ban the sale of all vaping products, and today the president pushed for a partial vaping ban amid those growing health concerns. >> christien kafton joining us live from san francisco, and this is one of the few cases where the president and several cisco city leaders are aligned. >> the trump administration signing and citing an increase in the number of youths vaping. it also comes on the heels of news of the sixth now reported vaping death. president trump made the announcement, acknowledging that vaping is big business. but saying that the more than 450 recent reports of lung ailments and at least six deaths associated with vaping are alarming. >> we can allow people to get sick, we can have our youth be so affected. >> health and services secretary laid

the lawsuit claims that the ridesharing company has not taken sufficient safety precautions such as panic buttons in the app that would alert lyft and police of any problems. >> they have that technology and choose not to implement the technology. >> the victims are calling for lyft to improve safety by requiring cameras in the cars. >> the importance of cameras in the cars can't be emphasized enough because video of the ride would have shown my driver grabbing my phone away for me and climbing into the backseat.>> lyft is not always forthcoming in dealing with police. >> we have uncovered situations where lyft has failed to cooperate with law enforcement. >> the describes lyft responsible for her report of being attacked last year. >> lyft never returned my calls and sent me for emails in the span of nine months, one of which was an automated response. i was never updated on the investigation. >> she says she is still traumatized by her attacked and doesn't want anyone else to go through what she's endured. >> i am pursuing this case and sharing my story because i can't fathom another in

attorneys say they want this to change the way rideshare responds to claims of sexual assault and rain. they say lyft should be required to law to report all complaints about sexual assault to police. much like healthcare professionals and teachers are required to do that as well. we reached out to lyft for a comment and response to this lawsuit. that all wrapped up just about 15 minutes ago. we are waiting to hear back from lyft as to their we will update the story as that s ktvu, fox 2 news. >>> the woman who was sexually assaulted by former stanford swimmer brock turner has identified herself publicly for the third time. the woman until now is only known as emily i. she has just revealed herself as danielle miller. turner served half of a six hoff month jail sentence for assaulting. the outrage causing many people to rally behind the victim impact statement which was posted online. she has a memoir called know my name. it will be available for purchase later this month. >>> now, to that deadly fire on a diver boat off the southern california coast. this morning, we learned officials