October 31, 2025
Uber - Health without Racism
A survey by Instituto Locomotiva, in partnership with ID_BR and with support from Uber, reveals that 72% of Brazilians have witnessed situations of racism when traveling around the city and that 39% of black people have already been victims of this crime. Among black transport professionals, 65% say they have experienced racism during their work. Verbal attacks, belittling and racist expressions are common, and 13% of black people reported having suffered physical violence as a result of racism in transport. This data reinforces the urgency of adopting concrete actions to combat racism and promote safer and more inclusive urban environments.
The study shows that 71% of black traffic professionals are afraid of suffering discrimination, and that black women feel even more vulnerable, fearing harassment, physical aggression and racism. Discrimination also impacts the right to come and go: 29% of black people have already changed the way they travel due to prejudice. The survey reveals that six out of ten professionals believe that a black person causes more fear in passengers than a white person, and that drivers are more likely to deny rides to black passengers, which highlights how racism limits freedom of mobility and reinforces social inequalities.
For 69% of the population, racism is common in everyday life, and 25% believe that aggressors are not punished. Given this scenario, Uber reaffirms its commitment to combating racism through 14 global actions launched in 2020, which include increasing black representation in its teams, reviewing reporting processes and promoting anti-racist education. In 2021, the company launched an educational campaign within the app, reinforcing that technology should also be a tool to promote equality, respect and social justice.
Signature: Uber Team
Date of broadcast and date of capture of the material:
Publication: 03/21/2022
Material capture: 10/28/2025
Source: Uber
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