Brother of SMU student sexually assaulted by Uber driver helps police track down alleged attacker

The brother of an SMU student sexually assaulted by an Uber driver followed the suspect and flagged down police so officers could arrest him. Still, there is very little information about the suspect. There's no mugshot available.

Uber's new safety toolkit featuring live help from an agent

Uber is rolling out a revamped safety toolkit featuring live help from an ADT safety agent that will stay in touch with the user and contact 911 if necessary.

Man accused of shooting, killing Arizona Uber Eats delivery driver

"French was confronted with the photograph taken of him moments before Martinez was shot and killed," police said. "He admitted that was him in the photograph but said he must have blacked out as to what occurred.

Uber to expand ride reservation feature at airports ahead of busy summer travel season

Uber Reserve, which allows users to book rides up to 30 days in advance and automatically adjusts reservation times based on flight information, is expanding to 39 U.S. airports.

Lyft, Uber drop mask requirements for riders and drivers

Uber, which had mandated masks since May of 2020, said Tuesday that both riders and drivers will no longer be required to wear them.

Uber driver stranded on I-95 buys teen passenger hotel room, offered new job

Uber driver DaVante Williams was stranded with a teenage passenger for hours on the snowy I-95 and is being praised for going “above and beyond” to get her home safe.

Uber unveils new audio recording feature during rides as part of safety enhancements

The new audio recording is one of three new safety initiatives Uber is starting. The company will also roll out audible seat belt alerts and RideCheck Enhancements.

Social media frenzy finds Burleson Uber Eats driver who left touching gift

A North Texas Uber driver went the extra mile in her good deed for one of her customers. The mom of four left a message behind on the customer's doorstep that launched a social media campaign to try and find the woman who truly went above and beyond.

Uber, Lyft to cover drivers' fees if they're sued under Texas abortion ban

Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft say they will cover the legal fees of any driver who is sued under the new law prohibiting most abortions in Texas.

Woman who mistook car for Uber stabbed up to 120 times, expert testifies

There were more than 100 stab wounds on a South Carolina university student killed by a man who attacked her after she mistakenly thought his car was her Uber ride, a pathologist testified Monday.

White House says all Americans can get free rides to COVID-19 vaccine sites through Uber, Lyft

President Joe Biden is set to announce additional initiatives to get America vaccinated in hopes of meeting his goal for 70% of U.S. adults to have at least one vaccine shot by the Fourth of July.

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.