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October 4, 2024 at 12:48 AM

Uber driver rescued after getting lost overnight, crashing down steep ravine

An Uber driver was rescued by Spokane Valley firefighters Wednesday afternoon after they said she got lost overnight, and her vehicle plunged down a steep ravine in the woods.
October 4, 2024 at 12:48 AM
An Uber driver was rescued by Spokane Valley firefighters Wednesday afternoon after they said she got lost overnight, and her vehicle plunged down a steep ravine in the woods.
September 18, 2024 at 3:49 PM

Uber launches rider verification

"GMA" shares a first look at the new changes to the app, including a feature enabling drivers to record video and audio during trips.
September 18, 2024 at 3:49 PM
VIDEO: Uber launches rider verification
5 months ago

Uber launches cost saving shuttle service in 3 cities

The ride-share company unveiled plans to offer shuttle service for groups of no more than 5 passengers. The panel weighs in on the new service launching in Chicago, Pittsburgh and Charlotte.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Uber launches cost-saving shuttle service in 3 cities
5 months ago

Uber unveils new shuttle service, discounts for students, Costco partnership and more

Uber will debut new rideshare options to travel to the airport, concerts or sports venues with a new shuttle service, plus more deals to save money.
5 months ago
A sign marks a pick-up point for the Uber car service at LaGuardia Airport in New York on March 15, 2017.
5 months ago

Uber announces launch of new shuttle service

The service plans to launch this Summer in Chicago, Pittsburgh, Charlotte and Miami.
5 months ago
Uber announces launch of new shuttle service
5 months ago

Uber announces new shuttle service

The ride-share company debuts a new way for customers to travel to the airport, concerts or games with its new shuttle service.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Uber announces new shuttle service
6 months ago

New video shows cops confronting Ohio man after he shot an Uber driver

Police bodycam footage shows the moment cops confronted an elderly Ohio man after he shot and killed an Uber driver.
6 months ago
VIDEO: New video shows cops confronting Ohio man after he shot an Uber driver
6 months ago

Ohio man charged with murder of Uber driver: Police

An Ohio man has been charged with murder for shooting an Uber driver he believed was attempting to rob him following a fraudulent phone call.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Ohio man charged with murder of Uber driver: Police
8 months ago

Uber, Lyft and DoorDash drivers strike over pay

Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash drivers are striking at 10 U.S. airports Wednesday for better pay. This, as Valentine's Day spending is expected to hit a new record.
8 months ago
VIDEO: Uber, Lyft and DoorDash drivers strike over pay
9 months ago

Uber is closing its alcohol delivery app Drizly

Uber bought Drizly during the stay-at-home pandemic era, when at-home deliveries were soaring.
9 months ago
VIDEO: Uber is closing its alcohol delivery app Drizly
10 months ago

No time to return a package? Let Uber do it

Uber has announced a new feature that lets customers request couriers to return packages for them.
10 months ago
Uber icon displayed on a phone screen is seen in this illustration photo taken on Sept. 26, 2023.
1 year ago

Lyft and Uber to pay $328 million for withholding money from drivers

New York State says the companies wrongly deducted certain taxes and fees from drivers' payments between 2013 and 2017.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Lyft and Uber to pay $328 million for withholding money from drivers
1 year ago

Uber and Lyft to pay massive fines

The ride-share apps agreed to pay a combined $328 million for withholding money from drivers.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Uber and Lyft to pay massive fines
1 year ago

Uber, Lyft agree to pay combined $328 million for withholding money from drivers

Uber and Lyft also agreed to an "earnings floor," the N.Y. attorney general said.
1 year ago
In this file photo, a sign marks a rendezvous location for Lyft and Uber users at San Diego State University in San Diego, California, U.S., May 13, 2020.
1 year ago

Uber launches 1st driverless car rides in Phoenix

It comes a day after California pulled General Motors' license for operating its driverless taxis in the state.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Uber launches 1st driverless car rides in Phoenix
1 year ago

Uber announces courier service to return packages

The new offering, which comes ahead of the holiday season, requires a $5 flat fee.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Uber announces courier service to return packages
1 year ago

Uber developing service to rival TaskRabbit: Report

Plus, Roblox is launching on PlayStation next month and users can now customize their favorite places in Google Maps using emojis.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Uber developing service to rival TaskRabbit: Report
1 year ago

Uber launches its car share service in North America

Users can rent a vehicle by the hour or by the day with owners picking their own pricing and availability.
1 year ago
VIDEO:  Uber launches its car share service in North America
1 year ago

An inside look at Uber's new feature for the next generation of riders

Ride-sharing company Uber has expanded its service to include ride options for teenagers.
1 year ago
In an aerial view, the Uber office at 1725 Third Street is seen, May 19, 2023 in San Francisco.
1 year ago

Inside new Uber for teens features

The ride share service will roll out its latest features today in some major cities.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Inside new Uber for teens features
1 year ago

Uber to launch flight booking feature on app in UK

The new feature powered by online travel agent Hopper will roll out for users in the United Kingdom this summer.
1 year ago
Uber headquarters in San Francisco, California, April 27, 2023.
1 year ago

Florida Uber Eats driver dismembered in ‘gruesome’ murder: Police

Oscar Solis has been charged with felony murder in the death of delivery driver Randall Cooke.
1 year ago
Oscar Solis has been charged with felony murder in the death of delivery driver Randall Cooke.
2 years ago

Uber updates its app for a more personalized experience

The ride-share service now offers a more streamlined method for ordering rides and deliveries.
2 years ago
VIDEO:  Uber updates its app for a more personalized experience
2 years ago

Uber drivers mount strike in New York City

A lawsuit from Uber temporarily blocked a pay increase last month.
2 years ago
A lawsuit from Uber temporarily blocked a pay increase last month.
2 years ago

Uber drivers strike in New York City after pay increase temporarily blocked

A lawsuit from Uber temporarily blocked a pay increase last month.
2 years ago
Drivers with the ride-sharing company Uber shout slogans against the company as they take part in a protest against a lawsuit which aims to block pay raises ordered by New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission in New York City, Dec. 19, 2022.
2 years ago

Uber drivers impending 24-hour strike

New York City Uber drivers are preparing to strike after the recent decision to temporarily block wages increases.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Uber drivers impending 24-hour strike
2 years ago

Uber drivers will make fewer left turns, be able to video record for safety

Uber drivers will take fewer left turns and soon be able to record rides on their phones as the ride-share company makes changes geared, officials said, toward safety
2 years ago
The Logo is visible at headquarters of ridesharing company Uberin Mission Bay, San Francisco, Nov. 19, 2020.
2 years ago

Uber expands electric car service to 25 North American markets

Upscale vehicle options now include Teslas and the Ford Mustang Mach-E.
2 years ago
VIDEO:  Uber expands electric car service to 25 North American markets
2 years ago

Uber rolls out new safety features including 911 texts, calls with live agents

Uber is rolling out new safety features that will allow users to talk to a live safety agent and text 911 operators in the case of emergency
2 years ago
Uber has new safety features, including text to 911 and Live Help with a safety agent.
2 years ago

Uber rolls out safety features including calls with live agents

Trained safety agents can now call or text riders who feel uncomfortable.
2 years ago
Trained safety agents can now call or text riders who feel uncomfortable.
2 years ago

Uber's new rules on arbitration for sex-related claims face 1st test

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against the company.
2 years ago
A pedestrian checks a mobile device in front of the Uber Technologies Inc. headquarters building in San Francisco, June 21, 2017.
2 years ago

Uber posts $8B in revenue

Passenger trips in early spring and summer were up 25% over the same period last year.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Uber posts $8B in revenue
2 years ago

Report: Uber broke laws, secretly lobbied governments

A new report reveals the extreme steps Uber took in its worldwide expansion from 2013-17. New York Times correspondent Mike Isaac breaks down the new reporting.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Report: Uber broke laws, secretly lobbied governments
2 years ago

Uber permanently drops surcharge on environmentally-friendly cars

Riders who request an Uber Green hybrid electric vehicle will no longer pay an extra dollar.
2 years ago
VIDEO:  Uber permanently drops surcharge on environmentally-friendly cars
3 years ago

Uber is adding a surcharge to rides and deliveries

The fuel surcharge will be up to 55 cents for rides and 45 cents for deliveries except for New York, who will have custom surcharge.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Uber is adding a surcharge to rides and deliveries
3 years ago

Hackers targeting Uber customers with verification scheme

A Florida man says he was the victim of a "two-factor authentication" scam.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Hackers targeting Uber customers with verification scheme
3 years ago

Uber, Lyft making record profits as consumers pay high prices

Uber and Lyft making record profits as the pandemic wanes as consumers pay high prices.
3 years ago
In this May 13, 2020, file photo, a sign marks a rendezvous location for Lyft and Uber users at San Diego State University in San Diego.
3 years ago

Parents keep memory of murdered student alive by promoting rideshare safety

Samantha Johnson was kidnapped and murdered by Nathaniel Rowland after getting in his car, believing it was a rideshare. Two years later, he was convicted and sentenced to life behind bars.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Parents keep memory of murdered student alive by promoting rideshare safety
3 years ago

Uber, Lyft prices rise as demand rebounds post-pandemic

As both ride-share companies face an unprecedented driver shortage, prices for the services have seen at least 40% hike nationwide, according to Rakuten.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Uber, Lyft prices rise as demand rebounds post-pandemic
4 years ago

UberEats driver killed in carjacking by teens

wo girls, 13 and 15, were arrested and charged with felony murder and armed carjacking after police say they violently attacked and killed delivery driver Mohammad Anwar, 66, in Washington, D.C.
4 years ago
VIDEO: UberEats driver killed in carjacking by teens
4 years ago

Uber unveils pharmacy delivery

Uber teams up with ScriptDrop to expand its prescription drug delivery service.
4 years ago
VIDEO:  Uber unveils pharmacy delivery
4 years ago

Uber driver allegedly tried to lock woman in car

The victim told authorities she thought the driver was "behaving strangely" and requested to be let out.
4 years ago
The victim told authorities she thought the driver was "behaving strangely" and requested to be let out.
4 years ago

Uber driver allegedly tries to kidnap passenger

Kamal Essalak is accused of trying to kidnap an Uber passenger in Boston last week.
4 years ago
An Uber sign is displayed in a vehicle, Nov. 27, 2019, in Arlington, Va.
4 years ago

Uber driver speaks out after passenger mask confrontation

The incident was caught on camera when Subhakar Khadka stopped the ride early after he picked up three women and one refused to wear a mask, then allegedly coughed on him.
4 years ago
VIDEO: Uber driver speaks out after passenger mask confrontation
4 years ago

California hits Uber with $59 million fine over sex assault data

California regulators hit Uber with a $59 million fine for allegedly refusing to provide more detailed information about sexual assault and harassment claims.
4 years ago
Passengers connect with Uber drivers at LAX airport in Los Angeles, Aug. 20, 2020.
4 years ago

Uber Connect expands its service to over 2,400 new locations

The delivery service offers same day contact-free delivery.
4 years ago
VIDEO:  Uber Connect expands its service to over 2400 new locations
4 years ago

1st look at how Uber will make sure passengers wear masks

Uber will soon require passengers to take a selfie in the app to prove they are properly wearing a mask if they have previously violated the policy.
4 years ago
VIDEO: First look at how Uber will make sure passengers wear masks
4 years ago

Uber riders who violate face covering policy must soon take mask selfie for service

Uber riders who violate the app's face mask policy must soon take a mask selfie to catch a ride.
4 years ago
Uber has developed new safety technology that the company says can detect whether or not a driver is wearing a face covering.
4 years ago

Uber, Lyft may discontinue up-rating if required to make drivers employees

Facebook to roll out notifications giving users more coronavirus-related info before sharing; Hyperion Motors' XP1 car, fueled with oxygen, goes into production in 2022
4 years ago
VIDEO: Uber, Lyft may discontinue up-rating if required to make drivers employees
4 years ago

Uber threatening to shut down in California

The CEO of Uber said it may have to shut down business in California after a judge ruled Uber and Lyft must re-classify drivers as employees rather than as independent contractors.
4 years ago
VIDEO: Uber threatening to shut down in California