Uber to expand ride reservation feature at airports ahead of busy summer travel season
Uber Reserve, which allows users to book rides up to 30 days in advance and automatically adjusts reservation times based on flight information, is expanding to 39 U.S. airports.
Grandma’s teeth, pet ashes: Uber releases 2022 lost and found index
It’s the sixth annual detailing of some of the most interesting and unusual items passengers mistakenly left behind.
Lyft, Uber drop mask requirements for riders and drivers
Uber, which had mandated masks since May of 2020, said Tuesday that both riders and drivers will no longer be required to wear them.
Uber, Lyft criticized for surge pricing after Brooklyn subway shooting
Both Uber and Lyft later said that surge pricing had been disabled and the companies would work to refund any customers who experienced "unintended charges."
Uber will list all NYC taxis on its app in shift that could help struggling cabbies
Uber has reportedly worked out a deal to list all New York City taxi cabs on its app in a stunning move that will likely help the struggling taxi industry.
Uber adds fuel surcharge for drivers struggling with recent gas price hikes
The national average surpassed $4.35 on Thursday, and California is leading the way with the highest state average of $5.67 per gallon.
I-95 shutdown: Uber rider trapped in traffic slammed with $600 bill
Andrew Peters returned home, like hundreds of others trapped for hours on I-95 in Virginia Tuesday, to a $600 bill from Uber.
Uber driver stranded on I-95 buys teen passenger hotel room, offered new job
Uber driver DaVante Williams was stranded with a teenage passenger for hours on the snowy I-95 and is being praised for going “above and beyond” to get her home safe.
Uber unveils new audio recording feature during rides as part of safety enhancements
The new audio recording is one of three new safety initiatives Uber is starting. The company will also roll out audible seat belt alerts and RideCheck Enhancements.
Food delivery apps file suit against NYC over pandemic fee caps
Three of the nation’s largest food delivery companies are suing New York City over a limit on fees it put in place during the pandemic to protect restaurants devastated by the forced closure of their dining rooms.
Samantha Josephson: Man on trial for murder after she mistook his car for Uber ride
Prosecutors say there's ample evidence to convict the South Carolina man accused of killing a woman who mistook his car for her Uber ride.
Uber shares mask enforcement tips for drivers, passengers
Uber says that it is keeping its mask policy in place to follow the federal CDC mandate requiring travelers to wear a mask.
Uber, Paypal, Walgreens launch $11M fund to get people to COVID-19 vaccination appointments
Uber, Paypal and Walgreens are teaming up to provide transportation for people to get their COVID-19 vaccinations with a new program.
Uber putting $250M toward boosting driver incentives, enticing new recruits
Uber is dedicating $250 million to enticing potential new employees and offering better incentives to current drivers.
Uber ordered to pay $1.1M after denying blind passenger rides 14 times
Uber has been ordered to pay $1.1 million to a blind passenger after an independent arbitrator ruled that the company's drivers discriminated against her after refusing her rides on 14 separate occasions.
VIDEO: Maskless Uber passenger coughs on driver then attacks him
A dispute inside an Uber over a passenger refusing to put on a face mask turned physical.
Seattle native goes viral in plea to tip delivery drivers, gets $50,000 in donations to avoid homelessness
A tearful plea to the public from a Seattle native regarding tipping your delivery drivers went viral and lead to an enormous outpouring of support.
Uber, Walgreens partner to offer free rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments in underserved communities
Walgreens is teaming up with Uber to offer free rides to vaccine appointments, furthering Uber’s initiative to ensure transportation isn’t the reason somebody can’t get the vaccine.
Self-driving big rigs could be future of long-haul trucking
Federal regulations dictate a driver stop after being on the road for 11 hours. That rule won't apply to autonomous trucks.
Uber pledges 10 million free or discounted rides for people seeking COVID-19 vaccination
Uber has pledged 10 million free or discounted rides for those seeking to get the coronavirus vaccine, saying it wants to ensure transportation is not a barrier.