by Jason Tieri | Apr 30, 2024 | In The News
Uber has launched a rider verification pilot program in Chicago and 11 other cities to bolster security for both drivers and passengers [1]. This move aims to enhance safety within the rideshare community by implementing measures to verify the identity of riders. Read the rest of the article here.
by Jason Tieri | Apr 28, 2024 | In The News
DoorDash has allocated more than $100,000 to combat Seattle’s minimum pay ordinance, according to records from the City of Seattle. Read the rest of the article here.
by Jason Tieri | Apr 27, 2024 | In The News
Ride-sharing companies Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT) and Uber (NYSE:UBER) have until the middle of the summer to keep operating in Minneapolis after the city council passed a measure on Thursday that would delay a hike in the minimum wage for ride-share drivers by two months. Read the rest of the article here.
by Jason Tieri | Apr 26, 2024 | In The News
Drivers for ride-hail services Uber and Lyft describe a gulp-and-go mentality when it comes to fetching fares across a city steeped in violence, from which they’ve been far from immune.
Carjacking reports citywide have fallen by half since this time last year. But since March 2023, at least eight ride-hail drivers have been carjacked by passengers in Orleans Parish, according to a Times-Picayune analysis of police logs. Read the rest of the article here.
by Jason Tieri | Apr 25, 2024 | In The News
Chicago taxi drivers have been granted the ability to accept Uber trips, expanding transportation options for riders in the city. This partnership between Uber and Chicago taxis allows riders to request taxi service directly through the Uber app, offering greater convenience and flexibility in transportation choices. Read the rest of the article here.
by Jason Tieri | Apr 24, 2024 | In The News
An 81-year-old man in Ohio has been arrested for the murder of an Uber driver, who was fatally shot after both individuals were targeted by a scam call. Read the rest of the article here.