Uber accused of denying service to people with disabilities, DOJ lawsuit claims
DOJ says Uber drivers routinely refuse to serve individuals with disabilities, including those with service dogs.
Women Uber drivers and riders can choose to avoid riding with men soon
Uber is piloting a new “Women Preferences” feature in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Detroit, allowing women riders and drivers to choose same-gender matches for more safety and comfort.
Uber rolls out new feature for elderly adults to easily book rides
Uber has rolled out a new feature on the app to provide a simpler approach to booking rides for “older adults" or those less tech-savvy.
Uber rolls out new app features to make ride hailing easier for seniors
Transportation giant expands simplified Senior Accounts nationwide.
Uber offers free rides to and from prom for teens: How to book one
Uber is offering U.S. teens free rides to and from prom this year. Here's what to know.
Uber warns it may have 'no choice' but to leave Colorado ahead of rider safety bill
A Colorado bill would require Uber drivers to have continuous audio and video recording of rides.
Waymo driverless cars in Austin slammed with complaints
The City of Austin has been slammed with dozens of complaints about Waymo vehicles stalling, speeding, and crashing.
Urinal, divorce papers, bucket of beans: Uber shares its 2025 Lost & Found index
Sometimes you just forget your 5-gallon bucket of beans.
Austinites can now be matched with driverless cars through Uber
Austin rideshare users can now be matched with a driverless vehicle on the Uber app.
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.