Retired bus driver Ellis Hill drives the car he uses as an Uber driver Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Dake Kang) A chance ride, an hourlong conversation, and the generosity of strangers are making it possible for a Philadelphia Uber driver to go to Rio to see his son compete
Ergo’s investigation called ‘criminal conduct’ Uber was banned from using information gathered by a secretive, CIA-linked research firm on the plaintiff who brought a price-fixing lawsuit, after a judge in the case reprimanded the firm for behavior that could “arguably” be called criminal conduct,according to Reuters. Last December, Spencer Meyer filed a proposed class action
Uber continues to run into roadblocks when it comes to safety. Two Uber drivers were arrested in separate incidents over the weekend. A man in Palo Alto, California, was arrested and charged with sexual assault after a female passenger told police that he made uninvited advances and ignored her requests to stop the vehicle, according
Hailing a taxi isn’t so hard for tourists hopping around casinos on the Strip. But what do residents go through when they need to catch a cab to the airport, grocery stores or work? The Nevada Taxicab Authority wants to know. Locals and visitors can take an online survey until July 28 to rate their
A few Uber subscribers in Las Vegas took to Twitter on Friday to complain that ice cream wasn’t delivered to their neighborhoods. Uber Support’s Twitter account simply responded, “We’re experiencing high demand — keep trying.” The ride-sharing company started dispatching drivers at 11 a.m. to deliver ice cream throughout the Las Vegas Valley as part
I scream, you scream, we all scream … for Uber? The ride-sharing company will dispatch drivers to deliver free ice cream throughout the Las Vegas Valley from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday to anyone who places an order on the popular smartphone app. Here’s the scoop: You don’t have to hop into an Uber
For the first time, Uber is partnering with a car dealership that will serve as a “greenlight hub,” where drivers for the ride-sharing service can get vehicle inspections, training and on-the-job support. Uber’s deal with ABC Hyundai of Las Vegas is expected to be announced during a news conference scheduled for Monday morning at the
