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.
Chicago Uber driver bravely rushes shooting victims to the hospital
An Uber driver is being hailed as a hero this morning after helping victims of a shooting that took place Bronzeville. He turned his car into an ambulance to get them to the hospital as soon as possible.
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.
2nd suspect from viral Uber video surrenders to face charges
A second suspect wanted from a widely seen video showing mistreatment of an Uber driver has surrendered to San Francisco police.
Uber donates 20,000 rides to United Center vaccination site
Uber will provide 20,000 free rides to the United Center vaccination site to help remove transportation barriers that may prevent some Chicagoans from accessing the vaccine.
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.
Uber ‘will not hesitate’ to ban riders over ‘violent or illegal behavior’ after pro-Trump Capitol riot
Uber announced that it will send users up-to-date information about unrest at state capitols ahead of Inauguration Day and “will not hesitate” to ban users who violate its policies on “violent behavior and illegal activity.”
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.
Uber to require passengers to provide face covering selfies before boarding
Mask slackers will now have to provide photographic proof they’re wearing a face covering before boarding an Uber.
Uber may shut down for months in California, CEO warns
Uber's CEO said the ride-hailing company could cut service in California if a rule takes effect that grants drivers the status and benefits of employees.