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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.
Lyft driver sues company for $1M after being abducted, sexually assaulted by armed rider with long criminal history
Read full article: Lyft driver sues company for $1M after being abducted, sexually assaulted by armed rider with long criminal historyA Houston area woman has filed a lawsuit against Lyft after she was held at gunpoint, kidnapped and sexually assaulted by a rider while working for the company, according to the lawsuit.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Rideshare passengers stuck with fake fines after ‘vomit scam’ strikes again
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates: Rideshare passengers stuck with fake fines after ‘vomit scam’ strikes againA gross trick used to steal from people who need a ride. Rideshare passengers stuck with fake fines. Investigator Amy Davis has the ripoff warning and what you need to know about your next ride.
‘I’m having nightmares’: Man says Uber driver ran over his leg for being at wrong location
Read full article: ‘I’m having nightmares’: Man says Uber driver ran over his leg for being at wrong locationA man is speaking out after he said he was attacked by an Uber driver in northwest Harris County.