Election Day freebies and deals
Election Day is a day for civic duty, but getting out to vote does have its perks. Here are the businesses offering freebies and discounts on Election Day.
You can now get verified on Uber; here's why
Ride-booking company Uber announced it will now allow riders to get verified in response to driver feedback.
Summer 2024: Uber launches shuttle service for airports, concerts, games
Uber is rolling out several features this summer. One of them is a shuttle service that will help the ride share giant capitalize on the summer travel demand.
Florida man points AR-15 in Uber driver's face, forces him to ground for dropping daughter off: deputies
A Florida father was arrested over the weekend after pulling an AR-15 rifle on an Uber driver who dropped his daughter off at his home, according to deputies.
Instacart, Uber Eats team up to offer restaurant delivery
Instacart and Uber Eats have joined forces to offer restaurant delivery services to customers in the U.S.
Beyoncé’s 'Cowboy Carter' celebrated by Uber, Lyft with discounted rides
Beyoncé’s new album, “Act ll: Cowboy Carter," was released Friday, and Uber and Lyft are both offering limited-supply discount codes.
Man carjacks Uber driver in Chicago, picks up 2nd suspect before killing two people in random shooting: police
Two men are accused of fatally shooting two people in Waukegan last month in what authorities describe as a random act of violence.
Court filings claim Uber's lax driver background checks put women riders at risk
Court documents filed in San Francisco accuse Uber of increasing the risk of sexual assault on riders by making it too easy to become a driver on the application.
Thousands of DoorDash, Uber, Lyft drivers plan to strike on Valentine's Day
The protests come a week after Lyft said it would guarantee weekly earnings for drivers.
Taco Bell partners with Uber to launch Cinnamon Twists Cereal, for a limited time
The promotional offer is also only available in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami and Dallas.
Uber cracking down on users who give bad ratings to get refunds
The company is implementing a new system to protect its drivers from false claims by some customers.
You might get an Uber voucher if your JetBlue flight is delayed or canceled
JetBlue travelers who experience a qualifying delay or cancelation will get an Uber voucher in their email, limiting the need for customers to use their own money and request reimbursement.
Uber is now offering to pick up and return your packages for $5
Returning packages can get lost on anyone's to-do list. Uber wants to take the chore off your hands.
Hurricane Idalia: Uber offers free round-trip rides to state-approved evacuation shelters
Uber is offering residents a free way to get to safety ahead of Hurricane Idalia.
Driver in deadly Tempe Uber crash pleads guilty to endangerment
The crash happened in Tempe back in March 2018. Elaine Herzberg was struck and killed as she walked a bicycle outside the lines of a crosswalk.
Uber lost and found list includes unique items like lightsaber, fake blood and teeth
Uber released its annual list to give people a snapshot of the most forgotten items. Here's the most "unique" item left behind.
Pasco sheriff: Uber Eats driver was victim in 'gruesome' murder at Moog Road home; suspect was out on parole
An Uber Eats driver texted his wife that he was making one final delivery before heading home – but he never showed up. Pasco County detectives said the 30-year-old man responsible for murdering the victim was out on parole for charges in Indiana and moved to Florida earlier this year.
Uber Eats robots are now delivering food in Virginia
Uber Eats robots are on the move in Virginia.
‘God must have put you in my car!’: Uber driver donates kidney to passenger
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.
17-year-old pleads guilty to murder of Uber Eats driver in Haltom City
Police say Ryan Munsie Graham was stabbed to death by two teens while she delivered food in 2021. Zakariya Marshall was sentenced to 45 years behind bars on Thursday.