Coalition of rideshare, delivery drivers coming to Chicago
The Justice for App Workers organization, a grassroots group that began on Facebook, is asking companies like Uber and Lyft to provide a living wage, a safe working environment, healthcare, the right to form a union and reliable bathroom access.
Uber sued by more than 500 female passengers over sexual assaults, other attacks on rides
Rideshare giant Uber is being sued by more than 500 women in multiple states who say they were attacked while utilizing the company's services.
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.
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.
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.
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 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, 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.
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."
