Blakeman alleges Hochul is involved in a pay-to-play arrangement with Uber to secure her re-election.
Blakeman Accuses Hochul of Uber Collusion Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman has alleged that Governor Kathy Hochul is collaborating with ride-hailing company Uber to secure her re-election. Uber has invested $8 million into a super PAC called Citizens for Affordable Rates, which is backing Hochul’s initiative to reduce New York’s high auto insurance costs. “Kathy […]
Rivian and Uber unveil a $1.25 billion partnership for robotaxis in 25 cities
Rivian’s CEO, RJ Scaringe, shared insights on import tariffs during an appearance on The Claman Countdown. Meanwhile, Rivian and Uber revealed a significant partnership on Thursday, valued at up to $1.25 billion, aimed at fast-tracking their development of self-driving vehicles. Together, they plan to roll out as many as 50,000 fully autonomous robotaxis in the […]
Uber rolls out Women Preferences feature nationwide
For many riders, hailing a ride is pretty straightforward. Just open the app, request a ride, and you’re off. But for a lot of women, it can be a different story. Factors like comfort, safety, and peace of mind play a significant role when getting into a stranger’s car. This feedback led Uber to launch […]
Key analyst recommendations from Tuesday: Nvidia, Tesla, Uber, Lemonade, Eli Lilly, Amazon, Align Technology, and others
Wall Street Updates: Key Insights from Tuesday On Tuesday, major financial voices shared their insights. Morgan Stanley has reaffirmed its position on Nvidia, calling it an “overweight” investment. They believe Nvidia presented a “winning strategy” at the recent GTC conference, emphasizing that their findings align with this view. The firm noted the financial feedback is […]
Billionaire Uber co-founder announces he has left California for Texas.
Travis Kalanick, co-founder of Uber, has made the switch from California to Texas, joining a rising number of billionaires who are leaving the state amid a proposal for a one-time wealth tax by left-wing lawmakers. In a chat with hosts John Coogan and Jordi Hayes, Kalanick shared that he relocated to Austin on December 18 […]
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 […]