US sues Uber, saying wait fees discriminate against disabled
In its lawsuit, filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Northern California, the Justice Department says Uber is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act for failing to modify its fees for those who may need extra time to get into an Uber car.
Gig workers react to Prop 22 ruling, as rideshare companies gear up for legal fight
Rideshare drivers say they're unsure if they stand to earn any benefits, as the Bay Area's biggest rideshare companies prepare for a legal battle to appeal the Alameda County Superior Court's ruling that Proposition 22 is unconstitutional.
Judge says California ride-hailing law is unconstitutional
A California Superior Court Judge dealt a blow to ride-share companies Uber and Lyft Friday, ruling that Prop 22, which categorized ride-share drivers as independent contractors, violates the state constitution.
Judge: California ride-hailing law is unconstitutional
A judge Friday struck down a California ballot measure that exempted Uber and other app-based ride-hailing and delivery services from a state law requiring drivers to be classified as employees eligible for benefits and job protections.
Uber and Lyft drivers hold nationwide protests to demand a livable wage
Uber and Lyft drivers went on strike Wednesday in several major cities for better pay, benefits and working conditions. Uber and Lyft drivers say they've had it with low pay and tough working conditions.
Fight for a livable wage prompts gig-workers to go on strike
Rideshare workers say they've had enough of the low pay that companies such as Uber and Lyft provide them for their work. On Wednesday, hundreds of gig-workers in the Bay Area, and across the nation, went on strike. KTVU's Tom Vacar reports.
Teen girl to be committed until age 21 for role in deadly DC Uber Eats carjacking
The 15-year-old girl who pleaded guilty to felony murder in the carjacking death of an Uber Eats driver in D.C. will be committed until age 21 to the D.C. Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services. Prosecutors dropped other charges after the plea was made. This is the maximum sentence she could have received.
White House says all Americans can get free rides to COVID-19 vaccine sites through Uber, Lyft
President Joe Biden is set to announce additional initiatives to get America vaccinated in hopes of meeting his goal for 70% of U.S. adults to have at least one vaccine shot by the Fourth of July.
Uber sees jump in demand for deliveries during first quarter of 2021
Uber saw record demand in the first quarter as its food delivery business grew while lockdowns ended and more customers hailed rides
Woman who coughed on San Francisco Uber driver pleads not guilty
A woman who was caught on video coughing on and grabbing an Uber driver in San Francisco who ended the ride because she wasn’t wearing a mask has pleaded not guilty to assault and other charges, authorities said.
Uber putting $250M toward boosting driver incentives, enticing new recruits
Uber is dedicating $250 million to enticing potential new employees and offering better incentives to current drivers.
Uber ordered to pay $1.1M after denying blind passenger rides 14 times
Uber has been ordered to pay $1.1 million to a blind passenger after an independent arbitrator ruled that the company's drivers discriminated against her after refusing her rides on 14 separate occasions.
Uber opens new San Francisco Mission Bay headquarters
Uber's new Mission Bay headquarters opened on Monday but is only allowing 20% of its workers back and on a voluntary basis.
Orange tier allows workers to return to offices, but some prefer to stay home
Loosening COVID restrictions allow some workers to return to their offices, but some professionals are reluctant to back to work in person.
Ex-Central California Uber driver convicted of raping intoxicated passengers
A former Uber driver in Central California was found guilty Friday of sexually assaulting and stealing from five passengers.
2nd suspect from viral Uber video surrenders to face charges
A second suspect wanted from a widely seen video showing mistreatment of an Uber driver has surrendered to San Francisco police.
Woman wanted for assault on SF Uber driver arrested in Vegas, other suspect to turn herself in
Malaysia King, 24, was arrested on Thursday by Las Vegas police for her role in the incident, according to the San Francisco Police Department. The ordeal was caught on video and quickly went viral.
Uber, Lyft team up to build database to expose abusive drivers
Uber and Lyft have teamed up to create a database of drivers ousted from their ride-hailing services for complaints about sexual assault and other crimes that have raised passenger-safety concerns for years.
Uber's 4Q loss narrows, raising hopes for pandemic recovery
Uber limited its losses at the end of the year by relying more heavily on its food-delivery business after the pandemic dramatically reduced the number of people willing to hop into a stranger's car.
California Supreme Court rejects lawsuit challenging ride-share vote
The California Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit Wednesday that sought to overturn a ballot measure that kept app-based ride-hailing and delivery drivers independent contractors.