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Waymo's robotaxis now open to anyone who wants a driverless ride in Los Angeles
Read full article: Waymo's robotaxis now open to anyone who wants a driverless ride in Los AngelesWaymo on Tuesday opened its robotaxi service to anyone who wants a ride around Los Angeles, marking another milestone in the evolution of self-driving car technology since the company began as a secret project at Google 15 years ago.
Who killed Kenneth Thomas? $5,000 reward offered in fatal hit-and-run
Read full article: Who killed Kenneth Thomas? $5,000 reward offered in fatal hit-and-runKenneth Bertran Thomas, an Uber driver, was killed in a hit-and-run incident on July 28 while inspecting his vehicle on the I-10 East Freeway near the Kress exit in Houston.
Uber expands verification feature to drivers, riders as part of app’s new safety initiatives
Read full article: Uber expands verification feature to drivers, riders as part of app’s new safety initiativesThe rideshare app has expanded a new checkmark verification program among several of its new features to make things safer for drivers and passengers.
Alcaraz clinches Laver Cup for Team Europe in 13-11 victory over Team World
Read full article: Alcaraz clinches Laver Cup for Team Europe in 13-11 victory over Team WorldFour-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame Taylor Fritz in the deciding match as Team Europe rallied to beat Team World 13-11 and win the Laver Cup.
Laver Cup is 2-2 after Fritz and Shelton win doubles from Alcaraz and Zverev
Read full article: Laver Cup is 2-2 after Fritz and Shelton win doubles from Alcaraz and ZverevAmerican pair Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton have edged Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in doubles to tie the Laver Cup after the first day in Berlin.
Uber to dispatch Waymo's robotaxis in Austin and Atlanta next year
Read full article: Uber to dispatch Waymo's robotaxis in Austin and Atlanta next yearRide-hailing leader Uber on Friday announced it will dispatch robotaxis built by driverless technology pioneer Waymo beginning next year in Austin, Texas, and Atlanta in a deal that deepens the bond between once-bitter rivals.
Dutch watchdog fines Uber $324 million for alleged inadequate protection of drivers' data
Read full article: Dutch watchdog fines Uber $324 million for alleged inadequate protection of drivers' dataThe Dutch data protection watchdog has slapped a 290 million euro ($324 million) fine on ride-hailing service Uber for allegedly transferring personal details of European drivers to the United States without adequate protection.
Cruise will dispatch some of its trouble-ridden robotaxis to join Uber's ride-hailing service
Read full article: Cruise will dispatch some of its trouble-ridden robotaxis to join Uber's ride-hailing serviceCruise’s trouble-ridden robotaxis are on the road to joining Uber’s ride-hailing service next year as part of a multiyear partnership bringing together two companies that once appeared poised to compete for passengers.
Uber, China's BYD, form partnership to deploy 100,000 EVs in EU and Latin America
Read full article: Uber, China's BYD, form partnership to deploy 100,000 EVs in EU and Latin AmericaThe ride sharing giant Uber and Chinese automaker BYD say they have agreed on a partnership to introduce 100,000 BYD model EVs on the Uber platform in Europe and Latin America.
Suspected drunk driver killed following 2-vehicle crash with family of 5 in Humble
Read full article: Suspected drunk driver killed following 2-vehicle crash with family of 5 in HumbleInvestigators say a driver, possibly impaired, hit an Uber driver giving a ride to a family of 5 sending all of them to the hospital, except the suspected drunk driver, who died at the scene.
Uber driver killed after hit by own car while checking vehicle on east Houston freeway
Read full article: Uber driver killed after hit by own car while checking vehicle on east Houston freewayInvestigators say the driver was with a passenger, checking to see if he had hit something on the freeway's shoulder when a driver in another vehicle crashed into the back of his car, killing him.
Uber and Lyft agree to pay drivers $32.50 per hour in Massachusetts settlement
Read full article: Uber and Lyft agree to pay drivers $32.50 per hour in Massachusetts settlementMassachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell says drivers for Uber and Lyft will earn a minimum pay standard of $32.50 per hour under a settlement.
Uber and Lyft say they won't leave Minnesota after all — and drivers are getting a raise
Read full article: Uber and Lyft say they won't leave Minnesota after all — and drivers are getting a raiseUber and Lyft announced they will keep operating in Minnesota, now that state lawmakers have passed a measure that will increase driver pay to a level the companies can accept.
Experiencing rideshare surge pricing? Here’s some alternatives for those who want to save
Read full article: Experiencing rideshare surge pricing? Here’s some alternatives for those who want to saveRidesharing has become a monetary convenience and major part for travelers since the launch of Uber and Lyft.
Uber is helping investigators look into account that sent driver to Ohio home where she was killed
Read full article: Uber is helping investigators look into account that sent driver to Ohio home where she was killedThe ride-hailing company Uber says it's banned an account that sent a driver to the Ohio home where an 81-year-old man allegedly shot the woman to death.
81-year-old man charged with murder after fatally shooting Uber driver he mistakenly believed was a scammer
Read full article: 81-year-old man charged with murder after fatally shooting Uber driver he mistakenly believed was a scammerAn Ohio man who authorities say fatally shot an Uber driver he thought was trying to rob him after scam phone calls deceived them both has been indicted on a murder charge.
Here’s what we know about Uber and Lyft’s planned exit from Minneapolis in May
Read full article: Here’s what we know about Uber and Lyft’s planned exit from Minneapolis in MayThe future of Uber and Lyft in Minneapolis has garnered concern and debate in recent weeks after the City Council voted last month to require that ride-hailing companies pay drivers a higher rate while they are within city limits.
Failed Australian rideshare app accuses Uber of illegally operating service to gain unfair advantage
Read full article: Failed Australian rideshare app accuses Uber of illegally operating service to gain unfair advantageA failed Australian taxi-industry disruptor has told a court that Uber began illegally operating its ridesharing service in Australia a decade ago to gain an unfair advantage over competitors.
Could Houston-area family face charges for attacking Uber driver after baby killed? Legal expert explains
Read full article: Could Houston-area family face charges for attacking Uber driver after baby killed? Legal expert explainsKPRC 2’s Bill Barajas spoke with KPRC 2 Analyst Brian Wice about the case.
Houston family members attack Uber driver after he runs over and kills one-year-old girl
Read full article: Houston family members attack Uber driver after he runs over and kills one-year-old girlA one-year-old girl is dead after an Uber driver ran over the child after dropping her off with family members.
Things to know about Uber and Lyft saying they will halt ride-hailing services in Minneapolis
Read full article: Things to know about Uber and Lyft saying they will halt ride-hailing services in MinneapolisLyft and Uber have said they will halt operations in Minneapolis because of a new city ordinance that increases wages for app-based drivers.
Lyft and Uber say they will leave Minneapolis after city council forces them to pay drivers more
Read full article: Lyft and Uber say they will leave Minneapolis after city council forces them to pay drivers moreLyft and Uber say they will cease operations in Minneapolis after the city’s council voted Thursday to override a mayoral veto and require ride-hailing services to increase driver wages to the equivalent of the local hourly minimum wage of $15.57.
Houston family ‘forever saddened’ after their 3-year-old daughter dies from injuries in hit-and-run Uber crash
Read full article: Houston family ‘forever saddened’ after their 3-year-old daughter dies from injuries in hit-and-run Uber crashThe attorney for a Houston family says they are devastated by the loss of their daughter who died after the Uber she was in crashed.
3-year-old in critical condition after Uber driver chases pickup truck following hit-and-run
Read full article: 3-year-old in critical condition after Uber driver chases pickup truck following hit-and-runA hit-and-run crash involving an Uber driver left a three-year-old child in critical condition Sunday night.
Date night strike: Thousands of US, UK delivery, ride-hailing drivers stop work on Valentine's Day
Read full article: Date night strike: Thousands of US, UK delivery, ride-hailing drivers stop work on Valentine's DayThousands of ride-hailing and delivery workers in the U.S. and the U.K. went on strike on Valentine's Day in an effort to win better pay.
New rule tightens worker classification standards; Uber, Lyft say their drivers won't be affected
Read full article: New rule tightens worker classification standards; Uber, Lyft say their drivers won't be affectedThe Biden administration has enacted a new labor rule that aims to prevent the misclassification of workers as “independent contractors,” a step that could bolster both legal protections and compensation for millions in the U.S. workforce.
Uber and Lyft to pay $328 million to settle dispute over taxes and fees paid by New York drivers
Read full article: Uber and Lyft to pay $328 million to settle dispute over taxes and fees paid by New York driversRide-hailing companies Uber and Lyft will pay a combined $328 million to settle complaints that they improperly saddled their New York drivers with taxes and fees that should have been been paid by passengers.
Should you let your teens use ridesharing apps alone? Here’s what experts are saying
Read full article: Should you let your teens use ridesharing apps alone? Here’s what experts are sayingMost parents are balancing home and work life schedules, and kids today have more scheduled appointments than parents can keep up with. The question becomes, should you and would you use any of the ride sharing apps to help you shuffle your kids around?
Apple says it will fix software problems blamed for making iPhone 15 models too hot to handle
Read full article: Apple says it will fix software problems blamed for making iPhone 15 models too hot to handleApple is blaming a software bug and other issues tied to popular apps such as Instagram and Uber for causing its recently released iPhone 15 models to heat up and spark complaints about becoming too hot to handle.
‘Treated his head like a football’: Houston couple receives lengthy prison sentences for beating, carjacking Uber driver
Read full article: ‘Treated his head like a football’: Houston couple receives lengthy prison sentences for beating, carjacking Uber driverTwo Houston residents have been ordered to federal prison after beating and carjacking an Uber driver, the United States Department of Justice announced Thursday.
The backup driver in the 1st death by a fully autonomous car pleads guilty to endangerment
Read full article: The backup driver in the 1st death by a fully autonomous car pleads guilty to endangermentThe backup Uber driver involved in the first death involving a fully autonomous vehicle has pleaded guilty to endangerment.
Uber driver shot by suspected car burglar attempting to flee scene while customers pursued him in southeast Houston
Read full article: Uber driver shot by suspected car burglar attempting to flee scene while customers pursued him in southeast HoustonHouston police are searching for a suspected car burglar who they say shot at a group of people, wounding an Uber driver passing by in southeast Houston.
Man, woman pleads guilty to 2022 beating, carjacking of Uber driver in north Houston
Read full article: Man, woman pleads guilty to 2022 beating, carjacking of Uber driver in north HoustonA man and woman who were accused in the beating and carjacking of a man in November 2022 have pleaded guilty to the crime.
Minnesota governor vetoes Uber/Lyft driver pay raise bill, citing cost and service concerns
Read full article: Minnesota governor vetoes Uber/Lyft driver pay raise bill, citing cost and service concernsGov. Tim Walz has vetoed a bill that would have mandated higher pay and job security for Lyft and Uber drivers in Minnesota.
Waymo, Uber set aside past rift over self-driving car technology to team up on robotaxis in Phoenix
Read full article: Waymo, Uber set aside past rift over self-driving car technology to team up on robotaxis in PhoenixSelf-driving car pioneer Waymo is teaming up with ride-hailing leader Uber in the Phoenix area to transport passengers and deliver food in robotic cars that triggered a bitter technological dispute between the two companies.
Uber will now let teens requests ride alone, with parental guidance features
Read full article: Uber will now let teens requests ride alone, with parental guidance featuresUber is rolling out new features to make it easier for people of all ages to access its ride-hailing service, including an option that will let teens under the age of 18 ride alone for the first time.
Ex-Uber security chief sentenced for data-breach cover-up
Read full article: Ex-Uber security chief sentenced for data-breach cover-upThe former chief security officer for Uber has been sentenced to probation for trying to cover up a 2016 data breach in which hackers accessed tens of millions of customer records from the ride-hailing service.
Lyft to pick up new CEO amid deepening post-pandemic losses
Read full article: Lyft to pick up new CEO amid deepening post-pandemic lossesLyft co-founders Logan Green and John Zimmer are relinquishing their leadership roles to make way for a former Amazon executive as the ride-hailing service struggles to recover from the pandemic while long-time rival Uber has been regaining its momentum.
Woman hit, killed by vehicles on East Freeway after jumping out of Uber, police say
Read full article: Woman hit, killed by vehicles on East Freeway after jumping out of Uber, police sayA woman is dead after being struck by several vehicles on the East Freeway Monday morning, according to the Houston Police Department.
Suspected drunken driver charged after fatally striking man while filling his gas tank on side of highway, police say
Read full article: Suspected drunken driver charged after fatally striking man while filling his gas tank on side of highway, police sayA man who police said was filling his gas tank on the side of the highway was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver on I-10 Katy Freeway early Saturday.
Companies pledge millions in fed effort to stem road deaths
Read full article: Companies pledge millions in fed effort to stem road deathsNearly 50 businesses and nonprofits including rideshare companies Uber and Lyft and industrial giant 3M are pledging millions of dollars in initiatives to stem a crisis in road fatalities under a new federal effort.
Lawsuit claims Uber withholding identity of driver suspected in hit-and-run incident that left victim permanently brain damaged
Read full article: Lawsuit claims Uber withholding identity of driver suspected in hit-and-run incident that left victim permanently brain damagedA lawsuit has been filed by the family of a man who was left with brain damage after being struck by a hit-and-run driver on July 22, 2022.
Mechanic who fled country after killing man he mistook for a thief sentenced to 35 years in prison, DA says
Read full article: Mechanic who fled country after killing man he mistook for a thief sentenced to 35 years in prison, DA saysA man has been sentenced to 35 years after he reportedly killed a man who he mistook for a thief back in 2018, according to Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg.
‘Get out before I kill you!’: Video shows terrifying armed robbery of rideshare driver in west Houston
Read full article: ‘Get out before I kill you!’: Video shows terrifying armed robbery of rideshare driver in west HoustonThe dashcam video of an armed robbery involving a rideshare driver and two suspects was released by the Houston Police Department in hopes someone from the public will identify those involved.
Man arrested, woman wanted after attacking Uber driver during ride in north Houston, police say
Read full article: Man arrested, woman wanted after attacking Uber driver during ride in north Houston, police sayAuthorities have arrested a man who they believe is responsible for robbing an Uber driver in north Houston last month.
New Orleans police employee fatally stabbed while driving for Uber; video of attack posted to Facebook, officials say
Read full article: New Orleans police employee fatally stabbed while driving for Uber; video of attack posted to Facebook, officials sayPolice in New Orleans arrested a man who allegedly killed his Uber driver at the end of a ride, filmed the aftermath and posted it to Facebook, according to officials.
Uber driver shot by passenger following argument in northeast Houston, HPD says
Read full article: Uber driver shot by passenger following argument in northeast Houston, HPD saysOfficers with the Houston Police Department said they are investigating after an Uber driver was shot following an argument with passengers in northeast Houston Sunday.
Labor proposal could upend rules for gig workers, companies
Read full article: Labor proposal could upend rules for gig workers, companiesThe U.S. Department of Labor is publishing a new proposal on how workers should be classified saying that thousands of people have been incorrectly labeled as contractors rather than employees, potentially curtailing access to benefits and protections they rightfully deserve.
Former Uber security chief guilty of data breach coverup
Read full article: Former Uber security chief guilty of data breach coverupThe former chief security officer for Uber has been convicted of trying to cover up a 2016 data breach in which hackers accessed millions of customer records from the ride-hailing service.
Uber driver charged with murder in death of well-known Houston pastor following apparent road rage incident on Gulf Freeway
Read full article: Uber driver charged with murder in death of well-known Houston pastor following apparent road rage incident on Gulf FreewayAn Uber driver has been arrested in the June death of Houston pastor Rev. Ronald K. Mouton Sr., of East Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.
Lyft passengers says uninsured driver’s vehicle lost a tire while traveling
Read full article: Lyft passengers says uninsured driver’s vehicle lost a tire while travelingOne Houston area Lyft passenger and his family were shocked when they say their driver’s car wheel came flying off the car during a ride home.
No-confidence vote fails in France; shows divided parliament
Read full article: No-confidence vote fails in France; shows divided parliamentFrench lawmakers have failed to pass a no-confidence motion requested by a leftist coalition to symbolically mark their opposition to President Emmanuel Macron’s government and economic policies.
Report: Uber lobbied, used 'stealth' tech to block scrutiny
Read full article: Report: Uber lobbied, used 'stealth' tech to block scrutinyAs Uber pushed into markets around the world, the ride-sharing service lobbied political leaders to relax labor and taxi laws and used a “kill switch″ to thwart regulators and law enforcement.
Gas prices sting US workers who depend on their cars
Read full article: Gas prices sting US workers who depend on their carsMillions of Americans who rely on their cars for work are changing their habits, signing up for carpools or even ditching their cars for bicycles as gas prices recently hit $5 per gallon for the first time ever.
Pilot rideshare program helping southeast Houston save money
Read full article: Pilot rideshare program helping southeast Houston save moneyHouston is growing and some of those growing pains can be felt at the gas pump and when driving down congested streets. A new program is being tested in Houston to save money on rideshares. In partnership with Uber, the Greater Southeast Management District launched a program during Memorial Day weekend to help solve traffic concerns and keep Houston on the move.
Houston among top 3 most forgetful cities as Uber releases list of most strange, unique items left behind
Read full article: Houston among top 3 most forgetful cities as Uber releases list of most strange, unique items left behindDid you forget something at an Uber recently? If so, you’re not the only one that did.
Uber says masks are no longer required; CDC still recommends wearing them
Read full article: Uber says masks are no longer required; CDC still recommends wearing themUber has joined many other businesses that have moved forward by no longer requiring mask use for rideshares following the CDC decision to its end mask order.
4 men dead in fiery crash after vehicle strikes Uber driver, hits tree near IAH Airport, police say
Read full article: 4 men dead in fiery crash after vehicle strikes Uber driver, hits tree near IAH Airport, police sayHouston police are investigating a fiery crash they said left four men dead near IAH Airport in northeast Houston Friday.
Uber driver accused of assaulting 73-year-old passenger who asked her to stop texting, driving, deputies say
Read full article: Uber driver accused of assaulting 73-year-old passenger who asked her to stop texting, driving, deputies sayAn Uber driver is accused of assaulting a 73-year-old passenger who asked her to stop texting and driving while traveling on the Northwest Freeway, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
EU plan to boost gig economy workers is latest blow to apps
Read full article: EU plan to boost gig economy workers is latest blow to appsA new European Union plan to improve conditions for the growing number of gig economy workers could mean millions more of them are classified as employees entitled to benefits.
Uber driver shot by passenger during possible attempted robbery, HCSO says
Read full article: Uber driver shot by passenger during possible attempted robbery, HCSO saysAn Uber driver was shot by a passenger during a possible attempted robbery Monday evening, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
US sues Uber, saying wait fees discriminate against disabled
Read full article: US sues Uber, saying wait fees discriminate against disabledThe federal government is suing Uber saying it discriminates against disabled people by charging fees when drivers have to wait for passengers to board their vehicles.
Hospital patient accused of stealing Uber driver’s SUV and leading police on chase in SW Houston, police say
Read full article: Hospital patient accused of stealing Uber driver’s SUV and leading police on chase in SW Houston, police sayPolice are investigating after they said a hospital patient stole an Uber driver’s SUV from Memorial Hermann Hospital and led officers on a chase Monday night.
MUG SHOT: Woman accused of repeatedly slamming into back of Uber driver’s vehicle during road rage incident, HPD says
Read full article: MUG SHOT: Woman accused of repeatedly slamming into back of Uber driver’s vehicle during road rage incident, HPD saysA woman has been charged after being accused of repeatedly slamming her vehicle into the back of an Uber driver’s vehicle during a road rage incident, according to the Houston Police Department.
Judge: California ride-hailing law is unconstitutional
Read full article: Judge: California ride-hailing law is unconstitutionalA judge has struck down California’s ballot measure that exempted Uber and other companies from a state law requiring their drivers to be classified as employees eligible for benefits and job protections.
A new reason to swipe right? Dating apps adding vax badges
Read full article: A new reason to swipe right? Dating apps adding vax badgesThe White House is pushing a new reason to swipe right: Dating apps are starting to offer vaccination badges and “super swipes” for people who've gotten their coronavirus shots.
Need a ride to get vaccinated against COVID-19? Here’s how Houstonians can get free Uber rides to appointments
Read full article: Need a ride to get vaccinated against COVID-19? Here’s how Houstonians can get free Uber rides to appointmentsNeed a ride to your COVID-19 vaccine appointment? Uber and U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. have you covered.