Uber rider describes suspected Palisades Fire culprit as an oddball who criticized Trump
Palisades Fire Incident Unfolds from Disturbing Uber Ride A passenger who was in the car with the Uber driver involved in the Palisades Fire in Southern California has shared unsettling details about the ride. Reports indicate that Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, started a small fire after dropping off a passenger during his vacation. This fire reignited […]
Uber Eats to explore drone food delivery in US markets this year
Uber Eats is gearing up to innovate dinner deliveries by teaming up with drone delivery startup FlyTrex. This partnership will kick off testing within the United States by the year’s end. While Uber hasn’t specified the first city for this launch, FlyTrex already operates in Texas and North Carolina, so those areas might be among […]
Uber isn’t responsible for sexual assault on California woman by driver.
Uber Not Held Liable in Sexual Assault Case A California judge has ruled that Uber is not liable for a sexual assault allegedly committed by a driver from the app, according to the plaintiff’s attorney. In a civil trial that spanned three weeks at the San Francisco Superior Court, the judge determined Uber was negligent […]
Police officer brings Uber Eats order after taking delivery driver into custody
Unexpected Delivery by Police in Texas A Texas man had quite the surprise when a police officer showed up at his door with his Uber Eats order. Earlier this month, deputies from the Harris County Constable’s office pulled over the driver upon noticing that the car’s license plates didn’t match the vehicle. It didn’t take […]
Golf influencer surprised by Uber prices at Ryder Cup
That ride could have really set her back. Golf influencer Cailin Henderson was surprised by the high fare when she requested an Uber to her hotel after the Ryder Cup in Times Square on Friday night. She shared her experience on Instagram, posting screenshots of the app. “I saw my friends and thought, ‘Are we […]
S&P 500 Today: Uber Shares Decline, Homebuilding Sector Weakens; Workday Rises
Key takeout On September 17, 2025, Uber’s stock dropped after rival announcements, though activism investors gave a boost to Workday’s shares. Uber saw a 5% decline following Lyft and its self-driving partners’ plans to commence Robotaxi services in Nashville. Workday surged after Elliott Investment Management revealed it had taken a significant stake in the enterprise […]
Government files lawsuit against Uber for claimed discrimination against individuals with disabilities
The federal government announced on Friday that it is suing Uber, claiming the company has discriminated against passengers with disabilities. The Justice Department stated that Uber drivers often refuse to provide rides to individuals with disabilities, including those with service animals. Being the largest ride-hailing service in the U.S., this has raised significant concerns. The […]
DOJ claims Uber discriminates against riders with disabilities
DOJ Sues Uber Over Discrimination Against Disabled Riders The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against Uber on Friday, alleging discrimination against riders with disabilities. The complaint claims the ride-sharing company has been “routinely” refusing to serve wheelchair users and passengers accompanied by service animals. The government asserts that some drivers refuse to accept […]
New Yorkers can now book helicopter rides to JFK and the Hamptons via Uber.
Users of Uber in New York can now directly book helicopter rides to John F. Kennedy, Newark, and the Hamptons. This new offering comes as part of Uber’s expanded global partnership with Goby Aviation, alongside their acquisition of Blade Air Mobility’s passenger operations for $125 million. Blade, led by CEO Rob Wiesenthal, is expected to […]
Marine veteran Jake Hieu Quoc Nguyen discovered fatally shot by a Texas roadside following his Uber work shift.
A Marine veteran was fatally shot on a Texas road after finishing an Uber driving shift. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to a hit-and-run incident around 11 PM on September 4th, discovering 28-year-old Jake Hugh Kuok Nguyen lying injured about 20 miles from downtown Houston. Upon arriving, police found he had a gunshot wound, […]