Junk fees continue to creep up; White House looking to crack down on hidden charges
The Biden administration and the FTC are hoping to crack down on "junk fees" that companies charge unknowing customers, including service charges or even undisclosed add-ons.
Uber bets on holiday travel demand to forecast strong fourth quarter
San Francisco-based ride-hailing company Uber Technologies on Tuesday forecast fourth-quarter gross bookings and adjusted core profit above market expectations.
Uber driver wins $110K on lottery ticket he bought while stopping for gas
An Uber driver and father of two from Shoreline, Washington, won a $110,000 lottery prize on a $1 lottery ticket he purchased while filling up his car with gas.
Uber driver accused of forcibly undressing, inappropriately touching female customer in back seat
An Uber driver in Florida has been arrested after allegedly attacking a female passenger in the back of his car during a ride on Nov. 1, 2023. The woman was able to get away.
Uber, Lyft to pay $328M in settlement with New York AG Letitia James over wage theft allegations
New York Attorney General Letitia James reached a historic $328 million settlement with rideshare companies Uber and Lyft, which were accused of stealing earnings from drivers.
Uber enters business of package returns ahead of holiday season
Uber is getting into the business of returning to sender just in time for the busy holiday return season, the ride-hailing and delivery company announced.
Lyft to pay $10M civil penalty over disclosure failures: SEC
The SEC said that Lyft was required to report details of the transaction because Lyft, which approved sale of the private sales, was a participant in the deal.
Uber offers free rides to evacuation shelters during Hurricane Idalia
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took to X, formerly known as Twitter, as ride-share company Uber is offering Florida residents a free way to get to safety ahead of Hurricane Idalia.
Florida men charged with scamming $1M out of Uber Eats
Florida investigators have charged a pair of Broward County men with an Uber Eats fraud scheme that cost the company more than $1 million — in $700 increments.
Uber raises minimum age for most California drivers to 25 after its insurance costs rise by 'more than 65%'
Uber says drivers in California using its ride-hailing service will now have to be at least 25 years old in a move aimed at reducing the growth of insurance costs.
Minneapolis Uber, Lyft drivers want minimum wage, companies say it could be worse for riders
The City of Minneapolis is considering a minimum wage for rideshare drivers while some states have already passed legislation setting a minimum wage for app-based workers.
Uber shares sink despite first profitable quarter
Uber forecasted third-quarter operating profit above Wall Street’s predictions on expectations of growing travel demand and a return to in-office work, the rideshare company said on Tuesday.
Lyft open to selling bike, scooter business
Lyft said Monday it might sell or find a strategic partner for its bikes and scooters unit as the ridesharing company races Uber for more share of the market.
Uber, Lyft get new competition in rideshare battle
Another company is launching its rideshare business in the United States, a market that has long been dominated by Uber and Lyft. It's first market is Florida.
California court rules against Uber, says company must face employee's lawsuit
The California Supreme Court ruled on Monday that Uber Technologies must face a lawsuit claiming it should have covered Uber Eats drivers' work-related expenses.
Domino's, Uber partner on pizza ordering, deliveries
Domino's Pizza customers can now order food through Uber Eats and Postmates apps beginning in four pilot cities, the pizza chain announced on Wednesday.
NYC sued by food delivery services over new minimum wage law
Food delivery companies, including GrubHub, Uber and DoorDash, are suing New York City in an attempt to fight a new law requiring a $17.96-an-hour minimum wage for workers.
Lyft drivers are earning more pay — here's how
Lyft, whose been trying to gain market share from rival Uber, said it made improvements to its upfront pay feature to facilitate higher driver earnings.
Part-time Uber driver turned pro-golfer Berry Henson swings his way into 2023 US Open
Former Uber driver Berry Henson turned his golf hobby into a profession, Monday, when he qualified for the 2023 U.S. Open.
Uber enters car rental market
Uber’s new Carshare option, part of its sustainability effort, provides a platform for car owners to list their vehicles to local borrowers at hourly and daily rates.