Uber passenger to turn herself in after video showed her coughing at driver, other passenger in custody
An Uber passenger who went viral for all the wrong reasons is expected to turn herself into police as the other passenger from the same ride is already in custody.
An Uber passenger who went viral for all the wrong reasons is expected to turn herself into police as the other passenger from the same ride is already in custody.
Uber to give 15,000 rides to vaccine sites
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Uber will give about 15,000 rides to vaccination sites.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Uber will give about 15,000 rides to vaccination sites.
Uber pledges 10 million free or discounted rides for people seeking COVID-19 vaccination
Uber has pledged 10 million free or discounted rides for those seeking to get the coronavirus vaccine, saying it wants to ensure transportation is not a barrier.
Uber has pledged 10 million free or discounted rides for those seeking to get the coronavirus vaccine, saying it wants to ensure transportation is not a barrier.
California voters decide employment fate of state’s app-based drivers
California voters are behind the wheel as they navigate the employment future for Uber, Lyft and other app-based delivery drivers in the most expensive ballot measure in state history.
California voters are behind the wheel as they navigate the employment future for Uber, Lyft and other app-based delivery drivers in the most expensive ballot measure in state history.
Uber to require passengers to provide face covering selfies before boarding
Mask slackers will now have to provide photographic proof they’re wearing a face covering before boarding an Uber.
Mask slackers will now have to provide photographic proof they’re wearing a face covering before boarding an Uber.
DA’s office reopens triple fatal DUI crash case after FOX 11 report
As of Tuesday, LA County DA Jackie Lacey’s office tells FOX 11 that after viewing our story from Monday night, they have decided to assign a special unit that handles difficult DUI with cannabis cases to re-examine the evidence in this case and reconsider it for possible prosecution.
As of Tuesday, LA County DA Jackie Lacey’s office tells FOX 11 that after viewing our story from Monday night, they have decided to assign a special unit that handles difficult DUI with cannabis cases to re-examine the evidence in this case and reconsider it for possible prosecution.
Uber may shut down for months in California, CEO warns
Uber's CEO said the ride-hailing company could cut service in California if a rule takes effect that grants drivers the status and benefits of employees.
Uber's CEO said the ride-hailing company could cut service in California if a rule takes effect that grants drivers the status and benefits of employees.
Judge grants preliminary injunction against Uber, Lyft, regarding AB 5
In a ruling stemming from a lawsuit brought the city attorneys of Los Angeles and two other cities and the state, a federal judge Monday granted a preliminary injunction against ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft, requiring them to classify their drivers as employees rather than independent contractors in accordance with a new state law.
In a ruling stemming from a lawsuit brought the city attorneys of Los Angeles and two other cities and the state, a federal judge Monday granted a preliminary injunction against ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft, requiring them to classify their drivers as employees rather than independent contractors in accordance with a new state law.
State and city attorney's offices seek injunction against Uber, Lyft
California's attorney general and local officials -- including the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office -- announced Wednesday they will seek a preliminary injunction to require Uber and Lyft to immediately stop classifying their drivers as independent contractors, as part of an ongoing battle over worker protections.
California's attorney general and local officials -- including the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office -- announced Wednesday they will seek a preliminary injunction to require Uber and Lyft to immediately stop classifying their drivers as independent contractors, as part of an ongoing battle over worker protections.
Uber to require drivers and riders to wear face masks beginning May 18
Uber said it will require drivers to take a selfie in the app to enforce the rule.
Uber said it will require drivers to take a selfie in the app to enforce the rule.
California sues Uber, Lyft over alleged labor law violations
California is suing ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft, alleging they misclassified their drivers as independent contractors under the state’s new labor law.
California is suing ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft, alleging they misclassified their drivers as independent contractors under the state’s new labor law.
Judge stalls Uber, Postmates challenge to California job law
.S. District Judge Dolly Gee in Los Angeles denied the companies' request for a preliminary injunction protecting them from the law aimed at giving wage and benefit protections to people who work as independent contractors.
.S. District Judge Dolly Gee in Los Angeles denied the companies' request for a preliminary injunction protecting them from the law aimed at giving wage and benefit protections to people who work as independent contractors.
Uber will no longer provide upfront, fixed prices for private rides in California
Uber informed its California customers on Wednesday that they would no longer receive an upfront price for private rides due to the passage of Assembly Bill 5.
Uber informed its California customers on Wednesday that they would no longer receive an upfront price for private rides due to the passage of Assembly Bill 5.
Uber reports more than 3,000 sexual assaults on 2018 rides
Uber, as part of a long anticipated safety report, revealed that more than 3,000 sexual assaults were reported during its U.S. rides in 2018.
Uber, as part of a long anticipated safety report, revealed that more than 3,000 sexual assaults were reported during its U.S. rides in 2018.
LAX adding more shuttles; separate lanes for Uber, Lyft
Los Angeles World Airports officials are expected Tuesday to testify before a City Council Committee about the newly conceived 50% expansion of the new pickup lot for taxi and ride-hailing services in face of complaints from some passengers bemoaning long waits for rides.
Los Angeles World Airports officials are expected Tuesday to testify before a City Council Committee about the newly conceived 50% expansion of the new pickup lot for taxi and ride-hailing services in face of complaints from some passengers bemoaning long waits for rides.
Uber debuts text-to-911 app feature in L.A. County
Ride-hailing service Uber will debut a text-to-911feature on its phone app Thursday in Los Angeles County, allowing riders and drivers to quickly and discreetly contact law enforcement in the event of an emergency.
Ride-hailing service Uber will debut a text-to-911feature on its phone app Thursday in Los Angeles County, allowing riders and drivers to quickly and discreetly contact law enforcement in the event of an emergency.
Uber warns of delays at LAX
Uber is warning that a new plan at LAX --- to shuttle rideshare passengers to and from the airport -- could cause significant delays.
Uber is warning that a new plan at LAX --- to shuttle rideshare passengers to and from the airport -- could cause significant delays.
Governor Newsom signs law on protections for Uber drivers, others
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s governor on Wednesday signed sweeping labor legislation that aims to give wage and benefit protections to rideshare drivers at companies like Uber and Lyft and to workers across other industries.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s governor on Wednesday signed sweeping labor legislation that aims to give wage and benefit protections to rideshare drivers at companies like Uber and Lyft and to workers across other industries.
Uber driver bitten, attacked by woman on street
Atlanta Police arrested a woman for beating, biting and scratching an Uber driver as he dropped off a passenger in Midtown last Sunday.
Atlanta Police arrested a woman for beating, biting and scratching an Uber driver as he dropped off a passenger in Midtown last Sunday.
Las Vegas Uber driver viciously attacked on the job
An Uber driver in Las Vegas was viciously attacked on the job and it was all caught on camera. The driver says two men began attacking him after he refused to give them a ride because they had only ordered service for one person not two, and they appeared to be underage. The driver suffered a broken cheek bone. The two suspects were arrested and face battery charges.
An Uber driver in Las Vegas was viciously attacked on the job and it was all caught on camera. The driver says two men began attacking him after he refused to give them a ride because they had only ordered service for one person not two, and they appeared to be underage. The driver suffered a broken cheek bone. The two suspects were arrested and face battery charges.