What to know about San Francisco's Proposition L, proposed tax for rideshare companies
Proposition L proposes an additional tax on ride-hail companies, like Uber and Lyft, and autonomous vehicle companies. Here’s what to know before casting your ballot on Nov. 5.
Proposition L proposes an additional tax on ride-hail companies, like Uber and Lyft, and autonomous vehicle companies. Here’s what to know before casting your ballot on Nov. 5.
Waymo for kids? Some SF parents sending kids to school in driverless vehicles
Some San Francisco parents are starting a new trend: sending their kids to school alone in driverless Waymo vehicles, according to The San Francisco Standard.
Some San Francisco parents are starting a new trend: sending their kids to school alone in driverless Waymo vehicles, according to The San Francisco Standard.
CA Supreme Court upholds Prop 22, leaving gig-worker economy in place
The California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 22 on Thursday, essentially allowing gig companies such as Uber to maintain their workforce without upholding some of the stricter employee requirements in the State of California.
The California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 22 on Thursday, essentially allowing gig companies such as Uber to maintain their workforce without upholding some of the stricter employee requirements in the State of California.
Summer 2024: Uber launches shuttle service for airports, concerts, games
Uber is rolling out several features this summer. One of them is a shuttle service that will help the ride share giant capitalize on the summer travel demand.
Uber is rolling out several features this summer. One of them is a shuttle service that will help the ride share giant capitalize on the summer travel demand.
Ohio man charged with murder after allegedly shooting, killing Uber driver he believed was scamming him
An 81-year-old Ohio man fatally shot an Uber driver he thought was trying to rob him after scam phone calls deceived them both, authorities say.
An 81-year-old Ohio man fatally shot an Uber driver he thought was trying to rob him after scam phone calls deceived them both, authorities say.
Beyoncé’s 'Cowboy Carter' celebrated by Uber, Lyft with discounted rides
Beyoncé’s new album, “Act ll: Cowboy Carter," was released Friday, and Uber and Lyft are both offering limited-supply discount codes.
Beyoncé’s new album, “Act ll: Cowboy Carter," was released Friday, and Uber and Lyft are both offering limited-supply discount codes.
Court filings claim Uber's lax driver background checks put women riders at risk
Court documents filed in San Francisco accuse Uber of increasing the risk of sexual assault on riders by making it too easy to become a driver on the application.
Court documents filed in San Francisco accuse Uber of increasing the risk of sexual assault on riders by making it too easy to become a driver on the application.
San Francisco rideshare drivers join national day of strike, demand better pay
Thousands of delivery and rideshare drivers stopped working this Valentine's Day. The strike is happening in cities all around the country and all around the world.
Thousands of delivery and rideshare drivers stopped working this Valentine's Day. The strike is happening in cities all around the country and all around the world.
SF Safe leader fired after audit reveals misuse of taxpayer funds from police
SF Safe Executive Director Kyra Worthy is out of a job after being terminated by the non-profit’s board of directors on Wednesday, according to the group’s attorney Dylan Hackett, “for misuse of funds and other banking discrepancies."
SF Safe Executive Director Kyra Worthy is out of a job after being terminated by the non-profit’s board of directors on Wednesday, according to the group’s attorney Dylan Hackett, “for misuse of funds and other banking discrepancies."
'Leave them stranded': Rideshare drivers shut off apps at Atlanta airport, boycott for hours
If you have company flying into Atlanta for the holidays, they may have a hard time getting a ride to your place.
If you have company flying into Atlanta for the holidays, they may have a hard time getting a ride to your place.
Uber cracking down on users who give bad ratings to get refunds
The company is implementing a new system to protect its drivers from false claims by some customers.
The company is implementing a new system to protect its drivers from false claims by some customers.
Uber Eats shares its 2023 Cravings Report, revealing most popular and most unusual orders
From extra toppings to elaborate dishes, here are some of the top food orders Uber Eats customers request on the app.
From extra toppings to elaborate dishes, here are some of the top food orders Uber Eats customers request on the app.
You might get an Uber voucher if your JetBlue flight is delayed or canceled
JetBlue travelers who experience a qualifying delay or cancelation will get an Uber voucher in their email, limiting the need for customers to use their own money and request reimbursement.
JetBlue travelers who experience a qualifying delay or cancelation will get an Uber voucher in their email, limiting the need for customers to use their own money and request reimbursement.
Uber is now offering to pick up and return your packages for $5
Returning packages can get lost on anyone's to-do list. Uber wants to take the chore off your hands.
Returning packages can get lost on anyone's to-do list. Uber wants to take the chore off your hands.
Uber raises the minimum age for most California drivers to 25, saying insurance costs are too high
Uber raised the minimum age requirement for most of its new drivers in California to 25 on Thursday under rules the company said are necessary because of the rising costs of commercial auto insurance in the state.
Uber raised the minimum age requirement for most of its new drivers in California to 25 on Thursday under rules the company said are necessary because of the rising costs of commercial auto insurance in the state.
Family says son has disappeared just weeks after starting job at Netflix
A 22-year-old who recently moved to the Bay Area for a new job has not been seen since getting into a car with an Uber sticker.
A 22-year-old who recently moved to the Bay Area for a new job has not been seen since getting into a car with an Uber sticker.
Former Uber exec sentenced for covering up data breach
A federal judge in San Francisco on Thursday imposed a sentence of three years' probation on the former head of security at Uber for his role in covering up a data breach that allegedly exposed the personal information of more than 50 million riders and drivers.
A federal judge in San Francisco on Thursday imposed a sentence of three years' probation on the former head of security at Uber for his role in covering up a data breach that allegedly exposed the personal information of more than 50 million riders and drivers.
‘God must have put you in my car!’: Uber driver donates kidney to passenger
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.
Apparent Uber Eats delivery man stops college basketball game after walking on court to find customer
The Loyola Chicago Ramblers and Duquesne Dukes had their college basketball game stopped in its tracks after an Uber Eats delivery man walked on the court looking for his customer.
The Loyola Chicago Ramblers and Duquesne Dukes had their college basketball game stopped in its tracks after an Uber Eats delivery man walked on the court looking for his customer.
San Jose mayor wants mandatory sex assault reporting by rideshare companies
Just weeks before he leaves office, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo on Thursday proposed a new ordinance that he said will better protect survivors of sexual assault and keep the community safe.
Just weeks before he leaves office, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo on Thursday proposed a new ordinance that he said will better protect survivors of sexual assault and keep the community safe.