EAST LANSING, MI (WLNS) – “Inappropriate touching” and “unwanted sexual advances” that’s what East Lansing Police say two men did while working as Uber drivers.

“Both of our victims are females and both of our drivers are accused of trying to touch them inappropriately in their private parts” East Lansing Police Lieutenant Scott Wriggelsworth said.

Salim Salem is charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct for assaulting an MSU student who rode alone on January 16, 2016.

In the second CSC case, Hassan Ibrahim’s is charged with touching an MSU student, who rode with a friend that had to intervene on February 14, 2016.

“You got to remember these vehicles are driven by people, and some people are inevitably flawed. And that’s a personal choice that people have to make” Lt. Wriggelsworth said.

According to Lt. Wriggelsworth, there’s always a risk when entering a ride share vehicle, and unfortunately there’s not much police can do.

“We can only do so much through the greater Lansing taxi authority, to do screenings on taxi drivers, ride shares, we don’t have as much control over” Wriggelsworth said.

According to officials from Uber, every driver goes through a background check.

Here’s a statement Uber released about this case:

“These reports of unacceptable behavior are deplorable, and both drivers have been permanently barred from Uber. Our thoughts are with the victims of this traumatic experience. We’ve been working closely with local police since February to aid their investigations and ensure the individuals responsible are brought to justice.” Uber spokesperson, Brooke Anderson said.

Ibrahim and Salem are free on bond, but if convicted could face up to life in prison.

Police recommend that if you choose to take an Uber ride, try to avoid doing it alone.

If you can’t find someone to ride with you, police suggest letting a family member know, where you are heading and which car you are in.

Uber has the capability of “sharing” your GPS coordinates with others.

If you or anyone else has been sexually assaulted during a ride share, police are asking you to contact them immediately.