LA Uber driver sexually assaulted woman while she slept in backseat: lawsuit
A woman is suing Uber, alleging her driver sexually assaulted her as she was sleeping in the backseat just minutes away from her Los Angeles home.
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.
Tesla cars being rented by Uber drivers via Hertz partnership
Hertz, Tesla and Uber are teaming up to make rideshare services more ecofriendly.
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.
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.
LA County reinstates mask mandate for LAX, buses, trains, taxi and ride-share services
Those looking to fly in and out of LAX, as well as getting a ride in an Uber or Lyft in Los Angeles County, will once again need to mask up.
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, Lyft add fuel surcharge as gas prices soar
Rideshare companies Uber and Lyft are rolling out fuel surcharges to help offset the rising cost of gas. Some drivers say the surcharge is simply not enough to help with the pain at the pump and plan to rally Wednesday for higher pay.
Uber, Lyft add surcharge as gas prices soar
Uber and Lyft are adding new fees amid rising gas prices.
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, Lyft drivers reeling from high prices
Sky high gas prices has Uber and Lyft drivers asking for help.
Rideshare drivers consider career shift as gas prices soar across the Southland
“It’s super expensive. We can barely make enough money to pay the bills,” said rideshare driver Jorge Hernandez. “I’m thinking of doing something else. It’s getting tough.”
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.
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.
Man found guilty of murdering college student who mistook his car for Uber
A South Carolina man has been convicted of abducting and murdering the woman who mistook his car for her Uber ride in 2019.
Rideshare drivers staging one-day strike in LA, other cities
People looking to use ride-hailing services such as Lyft and Uber might be in for some difficulty Wednesday, as many drivers are conducting a one-day strike for better pay and status under the law.