Uber removes a driver after a woman reports a disturbing encounter during a late-night ride
Woman Says Uber Driver Canceled Her Ride While She Was Still in the Car A 22-year-old Chicago woman is urging rideshare passengers to pay attention if a trip starts to feel wrong. She says her Uber driver canceled the ride in the app while she and a friend were still inside the car. Elyse Madrid […]
FTC looks into Delta, Uber, and Walmart for pricing based on surveillance.
FTC Investigates Companies for Potential Price Discrimination Federal regulators have announced a new inquiry aimed at understanding whether major airlines, ride-hailing services, delivery apps, and retailers utilize personal data to charge customers different prices for identical products and services or to decide on gig workers’ pay rates. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revealed it has […]
FTC requests Walmart, Target, and Uber to provide information on personalized pricing.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking detailed information from Walmart, Uber, and several other companies regarding their use of consumer personal data—like location, browsing behavior, and income—to tailor individual prices, wages, and job offers. This was announced by a senior official at the FTC on Wednesday. This move comes as the FTC ramps up […]
Instacart considers possible sale and is in discussions with Uber and DoorDash.
Instacart, a major player in grocery delivery, has reportedly begun initial conversations with Uber and DoorDash regarding a possible sale, as highlighted by a recent report from The Information. According to sources familiar with the situation, an investment bank is currently aiding Instacart, which has an estimated valuation of around $13 billion, in exploring its […]
Florida man shoots Uber Eats driver in the backside and assaults him after the driver attempted to get the suspect’s girlfriend’s number, according to police.
A 33-year-old man from Florida allegedly shot an Uber Eats driver in the buttocks and assaulted him with a handgun after the driver attempted to get the phone number of the suspect’s girlfriend, as reported by a local news outlet. The incident occurred early on a Monday outside the Pearl Dadeland Apartments located at 7440 […]
A late-night experience of an Uber passenger emphasizes safety advice for ride-hailing.
A recent late-night Uber ride has sparked a discussion about passenger safety when a journey turns uncomfortable. In a TikTok video, a woman shared her experience of riding in an Uber around 3 a.m. when her driver requested a 15 to 20-minute stop at a parking garage to charge his electric vehicle. She revealed that […]
Uber to pay $40 million after driver abandons passenger on freeway
Uber has been ordered to pay $40 million following the 2023 death of a woman from Southern California who was hit by a vehicle after her rideshare driver dropped her off on a freeway. Retired Judge Richard Stone, serving as an arbitrator, dismissed Uber’s claim that it simply functions as a technology platform and thus […]
Uber plans to reduce its workforce by 3,300 to improve efficiency.
Uber has announced a significant workforce reduction, cutting about 10% of its employees, which translates to around 3,300 jobs, as part of an initiative to streamline its operations. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi communicated this decision in a memo to staff, emphasizing a need to eliminate certain management layers and simplify team structures. The goal, according to […]
Uber Eats teams up with Zipline to start drone delivery in Dallas
Your next Uber Eats meal could soon arrive without a car in sight. The concept of drone delivery is moving closer to reality thanks to a new collaboration between Uber and Zipline, a well-known player in the autonomous delivery space. The partnership was announced earlier this month, with plans for initial deliveries set to start […]
Police in Houston recorded jumping into an Uber to pursue a suspect who was escaping.
Houston Uber Driver Engages in Unusual Police Chase A Houston Uber driver was taken by surprise but managed to stay composed when two police officers jumped into his car and instructed him to pursue a suspect fleeing on foot. This dramatic event was captured on dashcam video. Anthony Baines was on his regular Uber shift […]