Carjackers targeting rideshare drivers in Englewood
Carjackers are targeting Uber and Lyft drivers in Chicago, according to police.
Women denied by Uber, Lyft over service dogs
Joy Simmons lost much of her eyesight to a brain tumor and is legally blind. But she’s been having issues with Uber and Lyft drivers denying rides.
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.
Rideshare drivers being robbed at gunpoint in Chicago Lawn
Chicago police are warning ride share drivers about an increase in instances of riders demanding money at gunpoint when they are picked up.
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.
Uber driver charged with battery after passenger dragged by car
A woman said she was dragged Wednesday morning during an altercation with an Uber driver in suburban Dixmoor.
Chicago ranks 10th on Uber's list for worst passengers in the US
It appears Chicagoans need to do a better job of minding their manners when they ride Uber.
Uber ranks Chicago passengers 10th worst in the country
It appears Chicagoans need to do a better job of minding their manners when they ride 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 passengers can now easily call 911 during emergency
Uber passengers in the Chicago area can now call 911 with the press of a button.
Uber expands 911 data share to Chicago area
Uber passengers in the Chicago area can now call 911 with the press of a button.
Uber, Lyft to cover drivers' fees if they're sued under Texas abortion ban
Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft say they will cover the legal fees of any driver who is sued under the new law prohibiting most abortions in Texas.
Ride share drivers tased, carjacked within an hour apart on Northwest and West sides
Two ride share drivers were tased and carjacked within an hour of each other Monday night.
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.
New Orleans Uber driver robbed at gunpoint by passenger loses his job for having gun on floor
"I put my foot on the brake to stop, turned around to look at him, and a gun was in my face," Clayton Lacniak said, adding that he went into a state of shock and started "just doing what he told me to do."
Chicago taxi business revamped with new app 'Curb'
It could be the comeback of the cabs.
Increase in rideshare prices and longer wait times
Founder of Chicago Rideshare Advocates Eli Martin joins Good Day Chicago to explain the increase in rideshare prices, longer wait times, pay cuts in Uber and Lyft and driver safety.
Lyft adding safety measures for drivers
One rideshare company is announcing added security measures after several drivers have been robbed and carjacked.
Rideshare drivers speak out after man is shot while responding to pickup request in Cicero
Ring doorbell camera shows the Uber driver picking up four suspects before being shot in the head.
Juvenile being questioned in fatal shooting of Uber driver
An Uber driver was shot and killed while picking up his fare Monday evening in west suburban Cicero, according to police.