doug dean:"it tells me that the background process as it is in law right now doesn't work."cording to uber, the company's policy disqualifies drivers convicted of felonies, violent crimes and sexual offenses.as well as major driving violations.yet in case after case, convicted felons have been approved to drive anyway.in maryland, california and massachusetts, government agencies did additional screening and found what add up to thousands of drivers, with disqualifying criminal records, even sexual offenders, approved to work for uber.in texas, approved uber drivers included a murderer on parole, and a convicted felon once accused, though not convicted, of seeking to smuggle rocket launchers into the middle east. he is now sentenced to 25 years for sexually assaulting a passenger.uber sexual assault victims like this woman say uber must improve how it screens drivers.jane doe/sexual assault victim"if they really want to put themselves out there as the safe ride home, they should really make sure that they are putting these people out there that are getting you home safely."u