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Uber driver assaulted after hitting, killing toddler after driving her family home: Sheriff
A 1-year-old girl died after being hit by an Uber driver who had just dropped her family at their apartment complex in Houston, Harris County Sheriff’s officials say.
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Uber pays $178 million to end legal fight with Australian taxi drivers
Global rideshare giant Uber will pay 272 million Australian dollars ($178 million) to settle a long-running dispute with Australian taxi and hire car drivers who lost out when the company entered the Australian market.
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Uber launches new feature to ensure safe trips for teens
Uber is helping parents feel more at ease and in control when their teenagers need a ride or order food on UberEats through a new feature.
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Uber Eats to begin self-driving robot deliveries in Japan
The sidewalk robot deliveries are set to start by the end of March in a select area of Tokyo.
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Thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers plan Valentine's Day strikes
Thousands of U.S. ride-hailing workers plan to park their cars and picket at major U.S. airports in what organizers say is their largest strike yet in a drive for better pay and benefits.
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Rideshare and app-based delivery drivers to strike on Valentine's Day, what it means to you
Wednesday, rider share drivers and app-based delivery drivers across the country are going on strike. They are asking for better pay and safety precautions for the growing occupation.
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North Texas Uber driver brings Christmas spirit to riders
A North Texas Uber driver is getting everyone’s attention, but his jolly holiday spirit isn’t just reserved for Christmas. Michael Muehl dresses like Santa and decks out his car with lights spreading the holiday cheer for each rider all year round. “Oh, I am a very jolly happy man. I enjoy making people smile,” said Muehl. Muehl has been...
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Uber driver brings Christmas spirit to North Texas
A North Texas Uber driver is getting everyone’s attention, but as NBC 5 digital reporter Jose Campos explains, the jolly holiday spirit isn’t just reserved for Christmas.
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Uber brings festive party buses to 5 US cities
The “Festive Fleet” offers karaoke, festive light and photo props.
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Uber and Lyft will pay $328 million to settle wage theft claims in New York
Uber and Lyft will pay drivers in New York a combined $328 million to settle wage theft claims and have agreed to establish a minimum wage and paid sick leave for drivers across the state, Attorney General Letitia James announced Thursday.
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Uber Eats now lets customers order from two stores at the same time
Uber Eats now allows customers to order from two stores at the same time.
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Uber Eats to begin accepting SNAP as part of new initiatives to help consumers save money
Uber Eats has announced several new initiatives to help consumers save money on food and groceries as prices continue to rise across the country.
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How to see if your Uber drivers hated you or loved you
Your Uber app can show you how your Uber score breaks down, including how many one-star reviews drivers have given you.
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Woman kills Texas Uber driver, says she thought she was being kidnapped, police say
A Kentucky woman has been accused of fatally shooting her West Texas Uber driver after mistakenly believing she was being kidnapped and taken to Mexico, according to police.
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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.”