Uber
A 16-year-old girl remains in critical condition after being shot multiple times by an Uber driver in Dunwoody, Georgia. Police say the shooting followed a dispute over a canceled trip at a Waffle House, where the driver, 38-year-old Meredith Grundy, told five teens they couldn’t all fit in the car. The argument escalated when one […]
Uber has expanded its cash payment option to more U.S. cities, including major ones like Los Angeles and Tampa, as well as smaller cities like Laredo, Texas. This feature allows riders to book through the app and pay their driver in cash at the end of the trip. Uber says the move aims to accommodate […]
Uber is piloting a “Women’s Preferences” feature in LA, San Francisco, and Detroit, letting women riders and drivers choose same-gender matches. Aimed at boosting safety and comfort, the feature builds on similar efforts in 40+ countries. Women must verify their gender to use it. Uber announces Womens Preferences in US cities for female rider safety
A fake Uber driver, Nuruhussein Hussein, 40, was arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona, on charges of theft, fraud, and money laundering after allegedly stealing over $300,000 in cryptocurrency from unsuspecting passengers. Between March and December 2024, Hussein pretended to be an Uber driver, asking victims for their phones to “look up directions” or connect to the […]
On Election Day, U.S. voters can enjoy a variety of freebies and discounts on meals, snacks, and services to ease the stress of November 5. Highlights include Krispy Kreme’s free Original Glazed doughnut and “I Voted” sticker, $5 beers at Dave & Buster’s, Lyft and Uber are helping voters get to the polls with 50% […]
Massachusetts is taking Uber and Lyft to trial, alleging that the ride-share giants have misclassified their drivers as independent contractors rather than employees, a move that could save the companies up to 30% in costs. The non-jury trial, initiated by Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, seeks to establish that drivers should be classified as […]
An elderly Ohio man is being charged with murder after shooting a 61 year old female Uber driver that was instructed to pick up a package from the man’s address. Reports say both individuals were both victims of a phone scam. After an Investigation it was later found the man received a call about a […]
A new ride share app named Black Wolf based in Atlanta will be competing with Uber and Lyft. The difference between this company is the drivers will be allowed to be armed. The new company is being sold as “executive protection” for people who are concerned about their safety. Drivers must pass a background check and […]
Lyft and Uber received backlash when they spiked prices after the subway attack in Brooklyn Tuesday morning. After the price surge both companies said they turned off their algorithm a short time later. When rides are in higher demand That’s when the algorithm kicks in and prices soar. Lyft said they’re working to adjust fares […]
Thanks to the high gas prices, Uber customers could pay a surcharge on their rides and delivery orders starting this week. “Beginning Wednesday, March 16, consumers will pay a surcharge of either $0.45 or $0.55 on each Uber trip and either $0.35 or $0.45 on each Uber Eats order, depending on their location – with […]
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