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 …
Read More »DC Teen Pleads Guilty to Felony Murder of Uber Eats Driver
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, …
Read More »Uber Will Now Allow Passengers To Book COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Through App
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 …
Read More »Florida Woman Choked Uber Driver From Behind And Bit Him In Unprovoked Attack
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 …
Read More »Second Woman In Violent Uber Attack Surrenders To Police
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 …
Read More »Woman Who Assaulted Uber Driver Sued Over 2019 Car Crash
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 …
Read More »One Woman Arrested And Another Expected To Turn Herself In Following Viral Uber Incident Caught On Tape
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 …
Read More »Lyft Bans Woman Who Went Viral For Attacking And Coughing On An Uber Driver
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 …
Read More »Uber Is Buying Alcohol Delivery Service Drizly For $1.1 Billion
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 …
Read More »Candace Owens Says Netflix And Uber Eats Are Promoting ‘Segregation’ By Having Categories Dedicated The Black Community
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, …
Read More »Uber Will Give Free Or Discounted Rides To 10 Million Riders Getting The COVID-19 Vaccine
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 …
Read More »Uber, Lyft Signs $810 Million Transportation Contract With The Federal Government
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 …
Read More »Uber Eats Is Accused Of Discrimination For Offering Free Delivery From Black-Owned Restaurants To Support Black Businesses
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 …
Read More »Uber Backup Driver Charged With Negligent Homicide After Hitting A Woman With One Of The Company’s Self-Driving Car
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 …
Read More »Uber Driver Arrested for Sexually Assaulting A Woman After Cancelling Her Ride
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 …
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