Uber, Waymo open interest list for driverless rides in Austin
Uber and autonomous vehicle company Waymo are teaming up to offer people in Austin the chance to ride in a driverless vehicle.
Uber offering free rides to teens who failed their driving exam
Uber is offering free rides to teens who recently failed their driving test, helping parents manage transportation and easing stress for young drivers.
Uber, Lyft offering free rides to evacuees impacted by Los Angeles wildfires
Uber and Lyft announced they are offering free rides for evacuees in an effort to help those impacted by the devastating wildfires in Southern California.
Central Texas law enforcement prepares for New Year's Eve patrols
New Year's Eve is Tuesday night, and lots of people will be heading to bars or parties to ring in 2025. But, be warned, police departments across Central Texas are stepping up patrols, looking for impaired drivers.
Avride food delivery robots now operating in downtown Austin
Avride's food delivery robots are now on the streets in downtown Austin.
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.
Texas lawmakers address lack of regulations for driverless vehicles
State lawmakers are working on ways to ensure the safety of riders and drivers sharing the roadways with autonomous vehicles.
Uber and Waymo to offer driverless rides in Austin
The self-driving car company Waymo and the ride-share service Uber are partnering up to provide rides on the same app.
Uber, Cruise partner to bring autonomous vehicles to Uber platform
Cruise's autonomous vehicles are expected to soon be available on the Uber platform, thanks to a new multi-year partnership.
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.
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.
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.
Lyft, Uber drivers stay off app as part of nationwide strike
Austin-area rideshare drivers went on strike Wednesday over pay, safety and other concerns. A small group of them gathered at the Austin airport.
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.
Pfetch a safe ride home this holiday season in Pflugerville
The City of Pflugerville operates the Pfetch a Ride program, a monthly voucher program to access discounted rides through Uber.
Uber stolen by California woman on way to Austin airport: affidavit
A California woman with multiple traffic violations was arrested after police said she stole her Uber driver's car on the way to the Austin airport.
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.