Tag Archives: Uber

Since the pandemic, the costs for rideshare services have risen substantially, and people want to know why. Traveling to a destination just 10 minutes away could cost you $20 or more in an Uber or Lyft. If you’re leaving from the airport, you are likely to get hit with an …

According to officials in Washington, D.C., a 15-year-old girl has pleaded guilty to felony murder for her part in a carjacking that killed a 66-year-old Uber driver. The 15-year-old, who has not been identified due to her age, pleaded guilty to one count of felony murder, according to Claire Huber, …

Uber announced on Wednesday that it will now allow passengers to book COVID-19 vaccine appointments at Walgreens drugstores across the country through their app. The company’s vaccine-booking tool is expanding a previously announced partnership with drug store giant Walgreens. Uber has originally offered to provide some free rides to people …

A Florida woman allegedly attacked an Uber driver, choking him from behind while driving, and viciously bit his neck while he tried to escape the bizarre, unprovoked attack.  According to the Daily Mail, 55-year-old Michele Stilwell fell asleep during the Uber ride. She suddenly woke up and allegedly began choking …

The second woman seen assaulting an Uber driver in a now-viral video has surrendered to police on a slew of charges. Arna Kimiai turned herself into the San Francisco Police Department on Sunday and was booked that night on charges of assault and battery, robbery, conspiracy, and violation of the …

The woman who made headlines last week for coughing on and assaulting her Uber driver is now facing criminal charges over a 2019 car crash.  According to legal documents, a woman is claiming, Arna Kimiai “made an unsafe turn and struck her vehicle in L.A,” TMZ reported. Kimiai is officially accused of …

One woman has turned herself in, and another has agreed to turn herself in after a video of them harassing a San Francisco Uber driver went viral. According to a statement from the San Francisco Police Department, police arrested Malaysia King, 24, in Las Vegas. They charged her with assault …

Ride-share service Lyft has joined Uber in banning a woman who went viral for coughing on and attacking an Uber driver. According to Uber, the driver refused service to the woman and her friends after picking them up in San Francisco’s Bayview neighborhood because they refused to wear masks. The ban follows a …

Adding to its delivery options, Uber will acquire alcohol delivery service Drizly for $1.1 billion in stock and cash. Drizly will be added to Uber’s food delivery app and will also have an app of its own. “Wherever you want to go, and whatever you need to get, our goal …

Candace Owens believes celebrating and giving back to the Black community is equivalent to “segregation.” Netflix, Uber, and other companies have been doing their part to shine a light on the Black community’s businesses, films, and projects in an attempt to celebrate a community that is often looked over, neglected, …

Uber supports the COVID-19 vaccination by offering 10 million free or discounted rides to people going to get the coronavirus vaccine. According to USA Today, Uber will take individuals to and from their destinations and will do the same when it’s time for them to go and get their second …

Over 4 million federal employees and their families can expect to receive car service from both Lyft and Uber after the pair of transportation companies signed a five-year, $810 million contract with the federal government. Although unclear on how much each company will get, both confirmed that the deal was …

Uber Eats offered free delivery for Black-owned restaurants and now the company is being accused of discrimination. Uber got over 8,500 complaints after the company waived the fee over the summer, TechCrunch reported. In June, amid the height of the Black Lives Matter protests, Uber announced it would waive the …

Two years after striking a pedestrian with one of Uber’s self-driving cars, a backup safety driver has been charged with negligent homicide. Rafaela Vasquez was watching an episode of The Voice while behind the wheel at the time of the crash. She has pleaded not guilty. The accident, which occurred …

 Written by @cabbagepatchgrl A California Uber driver has been arrested for sexually assaulting a 51-year-old woman after” suddenly canceling” her ride. 30-year-old Jason Humberto Rodas from Garden Grove is facing several sexual assault charges, including kidnapping with the intent to commit rape, stemming from an Uber ride gone wrong on …

Lyft and Uber ride-shares, and some app-based delivery services will not be suspended in California amid Prop 22 legislation debate. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As of Thursday, an appeals court has allowed Uber and Lyft to continue categorizing its drivers as independent contractors in California. For now, the pause on rides has been …

After a California judge granted a preliminary order prohibiting Lyft and Uber from classifying their drivers as independent contractors instead of employees, the ride-share companies are threatening to leave the state altogether. “If our efforts here are not successful, it would force us to suspend operations in California,” Lyft Presiden John …

A 34-year-old Georgia Uber Driver is fighting for her life after she was allegedly shot by her passengers. The incident occurred on Friday in Clayton County after the driver picked up four men at a Dollar General off Flat Shoals Road and Riverdale Road. While details are scarce, police say …

Uber is facing backlash after promising sick pay to drivers with Coronavirus related illnesses and now seemingly reneging on that decision.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Earlier in March, Uber announced its intention to support drivers through a Coronavirus financial assistance policy. This policy was intended to work as a form of sick pay, promising …

As the nation tries to grapple with what to do about COVID-19, many companies are coming up with their own plans to offer aide to customers. As the need for assistance grows, the response coming from companies to rise to the occasion has been nothing short of impressive and sure …