Inept LAX management increases Uber fares
California’s Affordability Crisis and LAX’s New Charges California is grappling with a significant affordability crisis, and the situation is particularly dire in Los Angeles. The airport board responsible for LAX has decided to impose new fees on Uber and Lyft rides to and from the airport. This seems like a questionable choice given the current […]
Repeat Offender Charged with Killing Uber Eats Driver Using His Van
A woman has been charged with the grim murder of an Uber Eats driver in Chicago, and she has a substantial criminal background. The accused, identified as 33-year-old Montoya Perry, has prior convictions that include forgery, gun possession, burglary, and fleeing from law enforcement, as per reports from CWB Chicago. ABC7 noted that Perry was […]
Connecticut high school student shot by stray bullet while waiting for an Uber home
Tragic Shooting in Hartford Claims Life of High School Senior A 17-year-old high school senior tragically lost his life after being struck by a stray bullet while waiting for a ride home in Hartford, Connecticut. This incident occurred early Sunday morning, just two days before he passed away from critical injuries sustained in a nearby […]
Intoxicated mother leaves children with Uber driver to go out drinking
Florida Mother Arrested for Leaving Children with Uber Driver A mother in Florida was taken into custody after reportedly leaving her two young kids alone with an Uber driver for over two hours while she drank at a nearby restaurant, according to officials. Emily Sabogal was arrested on February 13 after police responded to a […]
Uber intends to implement tougher background checks for drivers following a review of its policies.
Uber, the popular ride-hailing service, is reportedly looking to enhance its background check protocols. This move comes in response to concerns about the company’s practice of allowing individuals with violent criminal backgrounds to drive for them. A recent investigation by The New York Times shed light on Uber’s policies, revealing that drivers, even with serious […]
Family in Arizona files lawsuit against hospital after son’s death following “Uber discharge” in extreme heat
Arizona Family Seeks Justice After Son’s Death Following Hospital Discharge An Arizona family is pushing for accountability after their 27-year-old son was improperly released from a hospital, resulting in his death just a few hours later. According to a wrongful death lawsuit, Kaelen Lachka was left abandoned on a sidewalk during a sweltering summer day. […]
Convicted criminal Peter Escalante Hernandez is employed by Uber Eats and Caltrans, lawyer states
Protester with Alleged Fake Weapon Employed by Uber Eats and Caltrans A man involved in a violent protest, who reportedly waved a replica weapon at federal authorities, is employed by Uber Eats and also the state of California, as confirmed by his public defender. Peter Escalante Hernandez, noticeably tattooed and wearing a black “Family” T-shirt, […]
Uber required to compensate woman $8.5 million in first trial concerning allegations of driver sexual assault
Jury Finds Uber Liable in Sexual Assault Case A federal jury in Phoenix ruled on Thursday that Uber must pay $8.5 million after a woman, Jaylin Dean, claimed she was sexually assaulted by her driver. This case marks the beginning of over 3,000 similar lawsuits against the company, which are being grouped together in federal […]
Waymo is more expensive than hiring a human driver for Uber or Lyft.
Waymo’s Robotaxi Prices Compared to Uber and Lyft Interestingly, at least the Waymo robotaxi drivers don’t expect tips. Currently, taking a ride in a Waymo robotaxi tends to cost more than using a traditional Uber or Lyft. However, that price gap appears to be shrinking, as indicated by a recent report from Obi, a globally […]
Kiefer Sutherland allegedly faced accusations of assaulting an Uber driver.
Kiefer Sutherland Allegedly Assaults Rideshare Driver New information has surfaced regarding Kiefer Sutherland’s alleged assault on a rideshare driver. Authorities report that Sutherland supposedly struck the driver multiple times and attempted to strangle him during an incident on January 12. According to reports, the Uber driver managed to escape the situation, noting that Sutherland appeared […]