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, Lyft criticized for surge pricing after Brooklyn subway shooting
Both Uber and Lyft later said that surge pricing had been disabled and the companies would work to refund any customers who experienced "unintended charges."
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.
Hertz to lease 50,000 Teslas to Uber drivers
Uber announced a deal with Hertz on Wednesday that will make up to 50,000 Teslas available to Uber drivers by 2023.
Lyft driver robbed less than 24 hours after Minneapolis' citywide alert
Less than 24 hours after Minneapolis Police issued a city wide alert warning ride-share drivers of targeted car jackings and aggravated robberies, another driver became the latest victim.
MPD: Uber, Lyft drivers being targeted by carjackers
Minneapolis Police is warning ride-share drivers to take extra precautions after more than 40 have been targeted since mid-August.
Sen. Klobuchar questions privacy of tablets in Ubers and Lyfts
Sen. Amy Klobuchar is calling on a company placing tablets in the backs of Ubers and Lyfts to clarify what it plans to do with the data it collects.
Sen. Klobuchar questions privacy of tablets in Ubers and Lyfts
New advertising technology is raising a lot of questions about your privacy and a new company working with Uber and Lyft drivers is offering them money to put interactive tablets in their cars for targeted ads.
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 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, Lyft drivers may need more insurance coverage
The St. Paul chill is no match for the sting single-mother Kelly Muñoz feels as she stares at deflated airbags, a jacked front tire, and major front end damage to her 2018 Jeep.