Uber ordered to pay $1.1M after denying blind passenger rides 14 times
Uber has been ordered to pay $1.1 million to a blind passenger after an independent arbitrator ruled that the company's drivers discriminated against her after refusing her rides on 14 separate occasions.
Uber has been ordered to pay $1.1 million to a blind passenger after an independent arbitrator ruled that the company's drivers discriminated against her after refusing her rides on 14 separate occasions.
Woman wanted for assault on SF Uber driver arrested in Vegas, other suspect to turn herself in
Malaysia King, 24, was arrested on Thursday by Las Vegas police for her role in the incident, according to the San Francisco Police Department. The ordeal was caught on video and quickly went viral.
Malaysia King, 24, was arrested on Thursday by Las Vegas police for her role in the incident, according to the San Francisco Police Department. The ordeal was caught on video and quickly went viral.
VIDEO: Maskless Uber passenger coughs on driver then attacks him
A dispute inside an Uber over a passenger refusing to put on a face mask turned physical.
A dispute inside an Uber over a passenger refusing to put on a face mask turned physical.
Uber, Walgreens partner to offer free rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments in underserved communities
Walgreens is teaming up with Uber to offer free rides to vaccine appointments, furthering Uber’s initiative to ensure transportation isn’t the reason somebody can’t get the vaccine.
Walgreens is teaming up with Uber to offer free rides to vaccine appointments, furthering Uber’s initiative to ensure transportation isn’t the reason somebody can’t get the vaccine.
Uber ‘will not hesitate’ to ban riders over ‘violent or illegal behavior’ after pro-Trump Capitol riot
Uber announced that it will send users up-to-date information about unrest at state capitols ahead of Inauguration Day and “will not hesitate” to ban users who violate its policies on “violent behavior and illegal activity.”
Uber announced that it will send users up-to-date information about unrest at state capitols ahead of Inauguration Day and “will not hesitate” to ban users who violate its policies on “violent behavior and illegal activity.”
Uber pledges 10 million free or discounted rides for people seeking COVID-19 vaccination
Uber has pledged 10 million free or discounted rides for those seeking to get the coronavirus vaccine, saying it wants to ensure transportation is not a barrier.
Uber has pledged 10 million free or discounted rides for those seeking to get the coronavirus vaccine, saying it wants to ensure transportation is not a barrier.
Uber, Lyft look to kill California law on app-based drivers
The battle between the powerhouses of the so-called gig economy and labor unions including the International Brotherhood of Teamsters could become the most expensive ballot measure in state history. Voters are weighing whether to create an exemption to a new state law aimed at providing wage and benefit protections to drivers.
The battle between the powerhouses of the so-called gig economy and labor unions including the International Brotherhood of Teamsters could become the most expensive ballot measure in state history. Voters are weighing whether to create an exemption to a new state law aimed at providing wage and benefit protections to drivers.
Uber to require passengers to provide face covering selfies before boarding
Mask slackers will now have to provide photographic proof they’re wearing a face covering before boarding an Uber.
Mask slackers will now have to provide photographic proof they’re wearing a face covering before boarding an Uber.
Appeals court gives reprieve to Uber, Lyft in California
This month, Lyft and Uber were ordered by San Francisco Superior Court Judge Ethan Schulman to reclassify their drivers as employees instead of independent contractors under state law AB5, which took effect on Jan. 1.
This month, Lyft and Uber were ordered by San Francisco Superior Court Judge Ethan Schulman to reclassify their drivers as employees instead of independent contractors under state law AB5, which took effect on Jan. 1.
Uber may shut down for months in California, CEO warns
Uber's CEO said the ride-hailing company could cut service in California if a rule takes effect that grants drivers the status and benefits of employees.
Uber's CEO said the ride-hailing company could cut service in California if a rule takes effect that grants drivers the status and benefits of employees.
Uber to require drivers and riders to wear face masks beginning May 18
Uber said it will require drivers to take a selfie in the app to enforce the rule.
Uber said it will require drivers to take a selfie in the app to enforce the rule.
Uber to lay off 3,700 workers, CEO to waive salary as coronavirus continues to hinder its business
Uber has already imposed a hiring freeze and has offered up to 14 days of financial assistance to drivers and delivery workers who were diagnosed with COVID-19.
Uber has already imposed a hiring freeze and has offered up to 14 days of financial assistance to drivers and delivery workers who were diagnosed with COVID-19.
California sues Uber, Lyft over alleged labor law violations
California is suing ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft, alleging they misclassified their drivers as independent contractors under the state’s new labor law.
California is suing ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft, alleging they misclassified their drivers as independent contractors under the state’s new labor law.
Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick to resign from board, effectively severing ties with company
In a statement, Uber said Kalanick is leaving the board to focus on his new business and philanthropic endeavors.
In a statement, Uber said Kalanick is leaving the board to focus on his new business and philanthropic endeavors.
Uber holding public meetings ahead of self-driving car tests in Dallas
Uber is about to get in gear with the first step towards putting self-driving cars on the streets of Dallas and its suburbs.
Uber is about to get in gear with the first step towards putting self-driving cars on the streets of Dallas and its suburbs.
FOX Business Report - 12/18
More details are spilling out from Uber's lawsuit with Google's self driving car company Waymo. Hillary Vaughn explains from the FOX Business Studio.
More details are spilling out from Uber's lawsuit with Google's self driving car company Waymo. Hillary Vaughn explains from the FOX Business Studio.
Uber driver denies ride to man with service dog
An Austin man says an Uber driver refused to give him a ride because he had a service dog with him.
An Austin man says an Uber driver refused to give him a ride because he had a service dog with him.
FOX Business Report - 8/11
McDonald's is partnering up with Uber for a sweet deal. Lauren Simonetti talks about that and more from the FOX Business Studio.
McDonald's is partnering up with Uber for a sweet deal. Lauren Simonetti talks about that and more from the FOX Business Studio.
Uber in Austin
Uber is in hot water again, this time on the national stage.
Uber is in hot water again, this time on the national stage.