Disabled people to receive equal access to city's Uber Kyle $3.14 program
An investigation uncovered significant disparities in UberX and UberWAV vehicles being available in Kyle, with UberWAV vehicles not available more than 40% of the time, says the US Attorney's Office.
18-year-old hacker blamed for Uber breach
A teen hacker has been blamed for a complete compromise of Uber's systems. The 18-year-old allegedly uncovered some of the most private company information and posted screen shots of the findings.
Austin Uber driver arrested for allegedly pulling gun out on passenger
An Austin Uber driver was arrested after he allegedly pulled a gun out on a passenger.
Uber's new safety toolkit featuring live help from an agent
Uber is rolling out a revamped safety toolkit featuring live help from an ADT safety agent that will stay in touch with the user and contact 911 if necessary.
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 defied taxi laws and upended workers' rights, investigative report found
The report revealed Sunday revealed the extraordinary lengths Uber undertook to establish itself in nearly 30 countries.
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.
Dashcam: Phoenix Uber driver assaulted by customer – suspect turns himself in
A man is under arrest after he reportedly assaulted a ride-share driver in Phoenix, and the attack was caught on camera.
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.
Austin tops Uber Lost & Found Index as most 'forgetful' city
The Uber Lost & Found Index provides a snapshot of the most commonly forgotten and unique lost items, as well as the cities that have been most forgetful, the times of day, and days of the week riders forget items most.
Family of Austin BLM protester sues admitted shooter Daniel Perry, Uber
The lawsuit states that Uber should have known Sgt. Daniel Perry was a "dangerous, ticking time-bomb." It also says Perry posted online that he had previously threatened to shoot protestors.
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, 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 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.
Kyle City Council votes to expand the Uber Kyle $3.14 program
Through the program, all Kyle residents and visitors can take a trip that begins and ends within the city limits of Kyle for the price of $3.14.
Man found guilty of murdering college student who mistook his car for Uber
A South Carolina man has been convicted of abducting and murdering the woman who mistook his car for her Uber ride in 2019.