Uber will let drivers see how much they make from rides before accepting them
The tech start-up plans to release the feature in 30 locations sometime in August.
Woman charged with murder in death of another woman in Uber vehicle back seat
Surveillance video shows Natalia Harrell pulling a gun from her bag and shooting another woman before the Uber driver stops the car, a police detective swore in an affidavit.
Uber sued by more than 500 female passengers over sexual assaults, other attacks on rides
Rideshare giant Uber is being sued by more than 500 women in multiple states who say they were attacked while utilizing the company's services.
Uber defied taxi laws and upended workers' rights, investigative report found
The report revealed Sunday revealed the extraordinary lengths Uber undertook to establish itself in nearly 30 countries.
Uber to expand ride reservation feature at airports ahead of busy summer travel season
Uber Reserve, which allows users to book rides up to 30 days in advance and automatically adjusts reservation times based on flight information, is expanding to 39 U.S. airports.
Dashcam: Phoenix Uber driver assaulted by customer – suspect turns himself in
A man is under arrest after he reportedly assaulted a ride-share driver in Phoenix, and the attack was caught on camera.
Grandma’s teeth, pet ashes: Uber releases 2022 lost and found index
It’s the sixth annual detailing of some of the most interesting and unusual items passengers mistakenly left behind.
Family of Austin BLM protester sues admitted shooter Daniel Perry, Uber
The lawsuit states that Uber should have known Sgt. Daniel Perry was a "dangerous, ticking time-bomb." It also says Perry posted online that he had previously threatened to shoot protestors.
Man, infant dodge bullets outside Clayton County restaurant
A delivery driver's husband and baby were sitting inside their SUV when it was struck by multiple bullets.
Women denied by Uber, Lyft over service dogs
Joy Simmons lost much of her eyesight to a brain tumor and is legally blind. But she’s been having issues with Uber and Lyft drivers denying rides.
Lyft, Uber drop mask requirements for riders and drivers
Uber, which had mandated masks since May of 2020, said Tuesday that both riders and drivers will no longer be required to wear them.
Uber, Lyft criticized for surge pricing after Brooklyn subway shooting
Both Uber and Lyft later said that surge pricing had been disabled and the companies would work to refund any customers who experienced "unintended charges."
Uber adds fuel surcharge for drivers struggling with recent gas price hikes
The national average surpassed $4.35 on Thursday, and California is leading the way with the highest state average of $5.67 per gallon.
Uber driver stranded on I-95 buys teen passenger hotel room, offered new job
Uber driver DaVante Williams was stranded with a teenage passenger for hours on the snowy I-95 and is being praised for going “above and beyond” to get her home safe.
Norcross Uber driver says she was carjacked: 'My life flashed before me'
A Norcross grandmother says she was sensing something was wrong when she got a message to pick up two passengers on a Peachtree Corners street with no address. Her guard was up. Turns out, her instincts were right.
Uber unveils new audio recording feature during rides as part of safety enhancements
The new audio recording is one of three new safety initiatives Uber is starting. The company will also roll out audible seat belt alerts and RideCheck Enhancements.
Ex-Uber driver sentenced for raping passengers in California
Alarcon Nunez, 40, of Santa Maria was accused of sexually assaulting or stealing from intoxicated women who had ordered rides or whom he had picked up in 2017 and 2018 in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.
Uber shares mask enforcement tips for drivers, passengers
Uber says that it is keeping its mask policy in place to follow the federal CDC mandate requiring travelers to wear a mask.
Uber putting $250M toward boosting driver incentives, enticing new recruits
Uber is dedicating $250 million to enticing potential new employees and offering better incentives to current drivers.
Uber ‘will not hesitate’ to ban riders over ‘violent or illegal behavior’ after pro-Trump Capitol riot
Uber announced that it will send users up-to-date information about unrest at state capitols ahead of Inauguration Day and “will not hesitate” to ban users who violate its policies on “violent behavior and illegal activity.”