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Attacks on Delivery Drivers Add Fears Among Gig Workers
Ride-hailing and food delivery companies say extreme violence is rare among the millions of trips completed each week by gig workers. But three attacks in Florida last month sent ripples of fear among some app-based drivers.
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These Are the Most Bizarre ‘Things' People Leave in Ubers
Calling Uber customer service? Here’s what to do if you lost any of these items — and more from the 2023 list.
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Lyft's New CEO Begins Tenure With Layoffs, Reportedly Cutting 1,200 Jobs
A week after assuming the role of CEO at Lyft, David Risher said on Friday that “we will significantly reduce the size of the team.”
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Uber Investigating Breach of Its Network: ‘They've Compromised a Lot of Stuff'
Uber says it has reached out to law enforcement after the apparent breach of its network. A security engineer said the person taking responsibility had demonstrated how they obtained access
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The 11 Weirdest Things Left Behind on Uber Rides
Uber released data about the most unique and uncommon items that have been lost on rides, including a “bucket of slime” (???) and a tortoise.
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Three Texas Cities Made Uber's 2022 List of ‘Most Forgetful.' Check Out the Top 10
The sixth annual list released by the rideshare company outlines “The most surprising and most popular items left behind over the past year,” as well as “The 10 most forgetful cities.”
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Infant Formula Maker Makes Deal To Kickstart Production: The Connection
Abbott plant could restart production of baby formula in Michigan amid the shortage. Plus, Uber’s big update to get ready for the busy travel season.
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Uber's Big New Update Lets You Book Party Buses, Electric Vehicles and More — Here's What's New
Uber’s new features include things like booking charter transportation, the ability to upload a trip itinerary to book rides and more.
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Uber CEO Tells Staff Company Will Cut Down on Costs, Treat Hiring as a ‘Privilege'
Uber will slash spending on marketing and incentives and treat hiring as a “privilege,” CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in an email to staff Sunday.
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Woman Robbed at Coachella Pays It Forward to Uber Driver Who Helped Her
An Uber driver who drove to Coachella to make money for his daughter’s chemo treatment made an unforgettable connection with a Nashville woman who was robbed at the music festival.
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Uber Driver Turns in Jan. 6 Rioter Who Bragged About Capitol Attack on Dashcam
The FBI arrested a Jan. 6 riot participant thanks in part to a conversation the man had with his Uber driver the night of the attack on U.S. Capitol, according to court records unsealed Tuesday. On the evening of Jan. 6, just after 7 p.m., a Donald Trump supporter hopped into the back of an Uber in downtown D.C., about a mile...
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Masks No Longer Required for Uber Rides
Uber says that riders and drivers are no longer required to wear masks while using the service.
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Uber and Lyft Drop Mask Requirements for Drivers, Passengers
Uber and Lyft will no longer require masks for drivers and riders, the company announced Tuesday.
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‘A Ghost Is Driving the Car' — My Peaceful and Productive Experience in a Waymo Self-Driving Van
Riding in a self-driving van underscored the potential of autonomous vehicles, which some believe will be a multitrillion-dollar market for investors.
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Stocks Making the Biggest Moves Midday: GameStop, Uber, Nielsen Holdings and More
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.
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What to Watch Today: Stocks Set to Rise, With Dow, S&P 500 on Winning Streaks
U.S. stock futures rose Tuesday, pointing to multiday winning streaks for the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.
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Stocks Making the Biggest Moves in the Premarket: Nielsen Holdings, FedEx, LHC Group and More
The stocks making the biggest moves in premarket trading include Nielsen Holdings, FedEx, LHC Group, and more.
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What to Watch Today: Wall Street Looks Steady After Two-Week Winning Streak
U.S. stock futures were relatively flat Monday after Wall Street logged a two-week winning streak.
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Stocks Making the Biggest Moves in the Premarket: Tesla, Beyond Meat, Coinbase and More
The stocks making the biggest moves in premarket trading include Tesla, Beyond Meat, Coinbase, and more.
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Uber Wins 30-Month London License, Ending a Lengthy Battle With City Regulators
Uber has been granted a 30-month license to operate in London, Transport for London said Saturday.