Uber Launches Caregiver Service to Assist with Medical Appointments
Uber has introduced a new feature called "Uber Caregiver," which is designed to help caregivers coordinate transportation and delivery services for their loved ones. Read the rest of the article here.
New Rideshare Service Wridz Launches Amid Uber and Lyft Departure from Minneapolis
The article discusses the launch of Wridz, a new rideshare service in Minneapolis, which began operations as Uber and Lyft announced their departure from the city. Wridz aims to fill the void left by the exiting rideshare giants and has started onboarding drivers and...
Uber’s Latest Innovations Unveiled at 2024 Spring Product Event
Uber announced several new products and features at its 2024 Spring Product Event. Highlights include a new shuttle service, expanded delivery options through Uber Eats, including Costco deliveries without the need for a membership, and various initiatives aimed at...
Lyft Extends 70% Pay Standard to Drivers Nationwide
Lyft has announced the extension of its 70% pay standard to drivers nationwide. This initiative ensures that drivers will earn at least 70% of the fares paid by riders each week, after external fees. Read the rest of the article here.
Uber and Lyft Agree to Raise Driver Pay Rates in Minnesota Starting 2025
Uber and Lyft have reached an agreement with Minnesota state lawmakers to increase the minimum pay rates for drivers. Read the rest of the article here.
Uber and Lyft Strike a deal, Instacart stock drops when Uber adds Costco Ep #195
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Female passenger swears off using Uber for good after she found driver performing an X-rated act behind the wheel
A female passenger, Tayla Pimlott, has vowed never to use Uber again after experiencing a disturbing incident with an Uber driver. During a ride in Adelaide, the driver allegedly performed an obscene act while behind the wheel. Read the rest of the article here....
Former TN school employee charged after using work car for Uber, DoorDash
A former school employee in Tennessee has been indicted for using a work vehicle to perform Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash services. The Tennessee Comptroller's Office discovered that David Eaves used the school system's vehicle during work hours for personal gain. Read the...
DC Mom Says She Was Kicked Out of Lyft After 4-Year-Old Son With Autism Began Making Noises
A mother in Washington, D.C., reported that she and her 4-year-old son, who has autism, were forced to leave a Lyft ride because her son was making noises. Read the rest of the article here.
‘How could you just abandon somebody like that?’: Blind Raleigh woman stranded by Uber driver at wrong location
A blind woman in Raleigh, Kamille Richardson, was abandoned by an Uber driver at the wrong location, far from her intended destination, a Verizon store. Despite indicating her blindness in her Uber profile and carrying a white cane, the driver left her at an...