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Uber rolls out new safety features including 911 texts, calls with live agents

Wednesday, August 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Uber is rolling out new safety features that will allow users to talk to a live safety agent and text 911 operators in the case of emergency. Rebeca Payne, the lead project manager on Uber's safety team, told ABC News about how,... Read More.

Uber sued by more than 500 women over assault claims

Thursday, July 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Uber is being sued by approximately 550 female passengers who claim they were attacked by their drivers, according to the law firm Slater, Slater, Schulman, LLP, which filed a legal complaint against Uber in a San Francisco court on Wednesday. The women,... Read More.

Gwyneth Paltrow takes a bite of that candle in Uber Eats Super Bowl ad

Wednesday, February 2 by ABC News

(NOTE CONTENT) With the Super Bowl less than two weeks away, advertisers have been teasing their pricey ads that will air during the Big Game, and Gwyneth Paltrow is in the mix with a commercial for Uber Eats. The short is, literally, in questionable taste: Paltrow pokes fun... Read More.

Uber, Lyft making record profits as consumers pay high prices

Monday, November 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Uber and Lyft are boasting record profits as both companies say they are aggressively recruiting drivers to fill a void created by the pandemic. Since the pandemic, rideshare costs have exploded across the country. Uber and Lyft -- the two largest rideshare companies... Read More.

North Sound Riders Excited To Use New Light Rail Extension

Monday, October 4 by Ted Buehner

Matthew from Bothell said it best this morning, “This is my first time riding the light rail. I’m hoping to make this a regular thing.” The latest light rail extension from the Husky Stadium station to Northgate... Read More.

Biden administration’s ties to Uber, Lyft in spotlight after vaccine-assistance partnership announced

Tuesday, May 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Last week, when the White House announced an agreement with Uber and Lyft to offer free rides to vaccine sites as part of President Joe Biden's aim to inoculate 70% of Americans against the coronavirus by the Fourth of July, the partnership... Read More.

“That’s the worst idea”: Mila Kunis tried to talk husband Ashton Kutcher out of investing in Bitcoin, Uber

Friday, April 30 by ABC News

While most know that Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have been married for nearly 10 years, you may not know that Kutcher is a pretty savvy investor. In fact, he parleyed some of his acting fortune to get on the ground floor of now enormous companies like Airbnb and... Read More.

Uber driver allegedly tries to kidnap passenger in Boston: Police

Monday, March 22 by ABC News

By EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News(BOSTON) -- An Uber driver accused of locking a woman inside his car is due to make his first court appearance on Monday.Kamal Essalak, 47, of Acton, Massachusetts, was arrested for kidnapping on Saturday,... Read More.

California hits Uber with $59 million fine over sex assault data

Tuesday, December 15 by ABC News

By CATHERINE THORBECKE, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- California regulators hit Uber with a $59 million fine for allegedly refusing to provide more detailed information about sexual assault and harassment claims.An administrative judge upheld the... Read More.

Tesla, Uber part of new zero emission vehicle coalition

Wednesday, November 18 by ABC News

BY: LEIGHTON SCHNEIDER, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) -- 28 companies from across the energy and transportation sectors, including Tesla, PG&E, and electric truck start-up Lordstown Motors, are teaming up to form the Zero Emission Transportation Association, or... Read More.

Uber riders who violate face covering policy must soon take mask selfie for service

Tuesday, September 1 by ABC News

By SAM SWEENEY and GIO BENITEZ, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Uber announced Tuesday that passengers who have refused to wear face coverings will soon be required to take a "mask selfie" before they can even request a car.The... Read More.

Appeals court grants stay for Uber and Lyft to continue operations in California

Thursday, August 20 by ABC News

By CATHERINE THORBECKE, ABC News(SAN FRANCISCO) -- Thursday, giving the ride-share giants more time to appeal a ruling that required them to classify drivers as employees instead of independent contractors.The news comes after Lyft announced earlier Thursday that... Read More.

Stories tagged with: uber

Uber rolls out new safety features including 911 texts, calls with live agents

Uber sued by more than 500 women over assault claims

Gwyneth Paltrow takes a bite of that candle in Uber Eats Super Bowl ad

Uber, Lyft making record profits as consumers pay high prices

North Sound Riders Excited To Use New Light Rail Extension

Biden administration’s ties to Uber, Lyft in spotlight after vaccine-assistance partnership announced

“That’s the worst idea”: Mila Kunis tried to talk husband Ashton Kutcher out of investing in Bitcoin, Uber

Uber driver allegedly tries to kidnap passenger in Boston: Police

California hits Uber with $59 million fine over sex assault data

Tesla, Uber part of new zero emission vehicle coalition

Uber riders who violate face covering policy must soon take mask selfie for service

Appeals court grants stay for Uber and Lyft to continue operations in California

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