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.
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."
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
Uber driver sentenced to 5 years in prison for sexually abusing rider
Ahmed Tawfeeq, 29, was sentenced Friday on charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and attempted aggravated criminal sexual assault.
Ahmed Tawfeeq, 29, was sentenced Friday on charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and attempted aggravated criminal sexual assault.
Uber passenger gives Georgia driver big tip so she could re-enroll in college
An Uber passenger gave his driver a big tip so the single mom could re-enroll in college.
An Uber passenger gave his driver a big tip so the single mom could re-enroll in college.
Uber reports more than 3,000 sexual assaults during 2018 rides
Uber acknowledged more than 3,000 sexual assaults occurred during U.S. Uber rides in 2018, the company said in a long-awaited safety report.
Uber acknowledged more than 3,000 sexual assaults occurred during U.S. Uber rides in 2018, the company said in a long-awaited safety report.
Mayor Lightfoot accuses Uber of paying off Chicago ministers
Mayor Lightfoot is accusing Uber of paying off Chicago ministers and is claiming the company was trying to keep her from passing a new rideshare tax.
Mayor Lightfoot is accusing Uber of paying off Chicago ministers and is claiming the company was trying to keep her from passing a new rideshare tax.