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Uber Eats to begin accepting SNAP as part of new initiatives to help consumers save money
Uber Eats has announced several new initiatives to help consumers save money on food and groceries as prices continue to rise across the country.
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Man accused of shooting Uber driver in Stratford faces judge
Officials say that 26-year-old Anthony Vann was a contracted driver with Amazon for three years and he is now facing charges for attempted murder.
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Uber driver shot near Amazon facility in Stratford
An Uber driver is hospitalized Thursday after being shot by his passenger, who police say works as a contracted driver for Amazon.
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How to see if your Uber drivers hated you or loved you
Your Uber app can show you how your Uber score breaks down, including how many one-star reviews drivers have given you.
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Attacks on Delivery Drivers Add Fears Among Gig Workers
Ride-hailing and food delivery companies say extreme violence is rare among the millions of trips completed each week by gig workers. But three attacks in Florida last month sent ripples of fear among some app-based drivers.
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These Are the Most Bizarre ‘Things' People Leave in Ubers
Calling Uber customer service? Here’s what to do if you lost any of these items — and more from the 2023 list.
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Lyft's New CEO Begins Tenure With Layoffs, Reportedly Cutting 1,200 Jobs
A week after assuming the role of CEO at Lyft, David Risher said on Friday that “we will significantly reduce the size of the team.”
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CT Rideshare Drivers Caravan to Demand Better Pay, Negotiating Power
Connecticut rideshare drivers are demanding change from Uber and Lyft. They formed a 50-car caravan Wednesday and drove to the Legislative Office Building in Hartford to voice their concerns about pay, safety and negotiating power. Some state lawmakers and Lyft are responding to the issues the drivers are raising. Dozens of rideshare drivers gathered near Bradley Airport. “Without drivers, Uber…
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CT Rideshare Drivers Caravan to Demand Better Pay, Negotiating Power
Drivers for Uber and Lyft expressed to state lawmakers the changes they want, Lyft has responded to their concerns
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Maine Uber Driver Accused of Sexually Assaulting Woman He'd Picked Up
A Maine Uber driver has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman he’d picked up from a nightclub in Bangor in June, police said. The woman called police the next morning to report the assault, Bangor police said, according to NewsCenter Maine. Joseph Graston, a 28-year-old Milo resident, was arrested on charges of gross sexual assault and unlawful sexual...
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Uber Investigating Breach of Its Network: ‘They've Compromised a Lot of Stuff'
Uber says it has reached out to law enforcement after the apparent breach of its network. A security engineer said the person taking responsibility had demonstrated how they obtained access
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Rideshare Drivers Get Some Relief at Bradley Airport
Rideshare drivers were happy to learn Bradley Airport added portable toilets to the cell phone waiting lot on Tuesday after they complained about having no bathroom options.
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Uber, Lyft Drivers Rally for Higher Pay, Other Changes as Gas Prices Soar
Uber and Lyft drivers want the companies to make changes to how they’re paid, among other complaints.
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Uber, Lyft Drivers Rally for Higher Pay, Other Changes as Gas Prices Soar
Instead of picking up rides, some local rideshare drivers spent their day rallying Wednesday. They want Uber and Lyft to make changes to how they’re paid, among other complaints, as drivers pay record high prices at the pump. NBC Connecticut heard from participating drivers who say they’re frustrated that they can’t negotiate pay and fees with the app companies...
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The 11 Weirdest Things Left Behind on Uber Rides
Uber released data about the most unique and uncommon items that have been lost on rides, including a “bucket of slime” (???) and a tortoise.
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Uber's Big New Update Lets You Book Party Buses, Electric Vehicles and More — Here's What's New
Uber’s new features include things like booking charter transportation, the ability to upload a trip itinerary to book rides and more.
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Uber CEO Tells Staff Company Will Cut Down on Costs, Treat Hiring as a ‘Privilege'
Uber will slash spending on marketing and incentives and treat hiring as a “privilege,” CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in an email to staff Sunday.
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Woman Robbed at Coachella Pays It Forward to Uber Driver Who Helped Her
An Uber driver who drove to Coachella to make money for his daughter’s chemo treatment made an unforgettable connection with a Nashville woman who was robbed at the music festival.
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Uber Driver Turns in Jan. 6 Rioter Who Bragged About Capitol Attack on Dashcam
The FBI arrested a Jan. 6 riot participant thanks in part to a conversation the man had with his Uber driver the night of the attack on U.S. Capitol, according to court records unsealed Tuesday. On the evening of Jan. 6, just after 7 p.m., a Donald Trump supporter hopped into the back of an Uber in downtown D.C., about a mile...
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Masks No Longer Required for Uber Rides
Uber says that riders and drivers are no longer required to wear masks while using the service.