Uber Stories
Uber Driver Convicted Of Killing UK Embassy Worker In Lebanon Loses Death Sentence Appeal
Tariq Houshieh was sentenced to death in Lebanon in 2019 for the sexual assault and murder of Rebecca Dykes, a British government worker.
Uber & Aurora Expand Freight Operations Ahead Of Holiday Rush
Uber & Aurora expand driverless operations in Texas ahead of the holiday season.
Sheymon Moraes Worked As Uber Driver Before Knocking Out Former UFC Star
Prior to his knockout win over Marlon Moraes at the 2022 PFL World Championship, Sheymon Moraes needed to work as an Uber driver to make ends meet.
Passenger Shoots Uber Driver For Refusing To Give Phone And Keys During Argument
When the driver dropped the passengers to their location, one of them demanded to be dropped to another location, leading to an altercation between them.
Uber, Other Ridesharing Companies Consider Benefits For Drivers In Mexico
Ridesharing and delivery companies in Mexico sign a statement alongside activist groups proposing social security benefits for drivers.
Why Uber Doesn't Make Money
With lockdowns over, Uber is back. Ridership is soaring, but the company has yet to make any money to show its stockholders.
Uber, DoorDash, Lyft Stocks Partially Rebound From Plunge Over New Labor Proposals
Uber, DoorDash and Lyft stocks bounced back from Tuesday's tumble after a Biden administration proposal to reclassify contract workers as company employees.
Uber's Security Breached, Investigation Underway
Ride-share company Uber was hacked late Thursday. The company said it has alerted authorities and is investigating the breach.
Uber Expands EV Offerings, Plans To Go All Electric By 2030
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said on Thursday he wants the company to fully transition to EVs by 2030.
Uber, Ukraine Partner To Offer Free Rides To Medical Workers During 'Terrible War'
The ride-sharing company will finance up to 8 million Ukrainian hryvnias ($217,920) worth of trips monthly until November.
Uber's Stock Is Still A Value Trap
Even though the number of active monthly app users and ridership are soaring, it hasn't helped the company become profitable.
Uber Hit With Lawsuit From 550 Women Who Say Drivers Sexually Assaulted Them
Hundreds of women have joined together to file a lawsuit against Uber, alleging that they were sexually assaulted by the company’s drivers.
Uber Leaks: Company Built Ties To Now-Sanctioned Oligarchs To Build Foothold In Russia
In its attempts to get a foothold in Russia’s market, Uber worked assiduously to court Kremlin power players including several oligarchs who today are under sanctions.
Uber Acknowledges Transgressions In Breaking Global Laws, Regulations To Become Ride-Share Superpower
Uber issued a statement after a report detailed laws and regulations broken by the company around the world to advance its business.
Lyft, Uber Slow Down Hiring And Tighten Belts As Share Prices Struggle For Footing
Lyft and Uber are scaling back on their hiring and other initiatives in a bid to resuscitate their battered share prices.
Uber’s Reaction To ‘Seismic Shift’ In US Economy: Cut Spending And Hiring
Uber plans to focus on free cash flow to satisfy investors and shareholders in what it anticipates will be a changing economy.
Man Arrested After Exposing, Touching Himself During Rideshare: Police
The California man allegedly masturbated in front of a female rideshare driver, police said.
Uber Planes? The Tech Giant's 'Super App' Plans, And What It Means
Uber will be adding planes, trains, car rentals, and more to its app.
Uber Expands With 'Explore' Feature, Offering Tickets, Reservations And More
Uber will be debuting an “Explore” feature, allowing customers to buy tickets to music venues and make restaurant reservations.
Uber Driver Allegedly Assaults Elderly Woman Who Asked Her To Stop Texting While Driving
Uber released a statement saying the woman no longer works for them.
Police Officer Charged With Sex Crime Against Uber Driver: Prosecutor
The accused was off duty at the time of the alleged incident, investigators said.
Uber Driver Raising Money For Cancer Treatment Allegedly Assaulted In Road Rage Incident
The Uber driver was driving with the rideshare app to cover his medical expenses.
55-Year-Old Nurse Suddenly Chokes, Bites Uber Driver In Unprovoked Attack
The nurse was sentenced to 18 months probation after pleading guilty to battery and disorderly conduct for her unprovoked attack on a 23-year-old Uber driver in April.
Why Uber Prices Are Expected To Decrease, According To CEO
Uber stocks jump to 12% in response to the app’s lower prices and higher profit forecast.
DoorDash To Offer Alcohol Delivery, Offer Available In 20 States, Canada And Australia
Users will now be able to order beer, wine, and spirits for delivery available through "DoorDash Marketplace."
Uber Says It Has 'No Plans' To Hire Drivers After Dutch Court Ruling
Uber says that it has no plans to hire new drivers in the Netherlands after a Dutch court ruled that they were employees and not contractors. The decision means Uber’s drivers in the country would be entitled to greater workers’ rights than if they were classified contractors.
Boyfriend Allegedly Beats Girlfriend To Death In Jealous Rage, Hides Body In His House
Nicholas Forman, 24, allegedly beat his girlfriend to death in a jealous rage and hid her body in his home for more than 10 hours before taking it to a nearby hospital in an Uber.
Great Place To Work? US Call Center Company Pressures Workers To Accept Home Surveillance
Teleperformance spokesperson says that the Colombia branch of the company has been certified as a Great Place to Work, which "validated that the vast majority of our employees in Colombia view us favorably as a fair, caring and trustworthy employer."
Uber Driver Plays Dead To Escape From Teenage Carjackers Who Flung Her Into River
The youngsters asked the driver to hand over all the money she had to them.
Lyft Driver Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Teenage Passenger While Driving Him Home
Police said Ejaz Hussain, 58, allegedly sexually assaulted a 17-year-old boy while he was driving him home from school.