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