Uber Rolls Out Safari Experiences in South Africa
Credit: Depositphotos * Uber is rolling out a new safari service in South Africa, offering customers a flat-rate ride from Cape Town for a day of wildlife viewing. PEOPLE reports that the initiative is part of the company’s “Go Anywhere” program. Per the news release: “Available in the Uber app from through the end […]
Would You Trust a ‘Robot’ to Drive You Around…Uber is Counting on it!
Uber’s first self-driving car. *While many people are just now beginning to even trust riding in a car driven by a stranger, and are now getting pulled in by the convenience of rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft, something new and different is now being thrown in the mix. The rideshare service […]
Rideshare Driver’s Explosive New Documentary Takes Revealing Inside Look at Uber and Lyft
*For several months noted political analyst and media commentator Earl Ofari Hutchinson stepped out of his role and drove for Lyft and Uber. His aim was to take a hard, first-hand, insider’s look at the workings of the rideshare business and the clash between the two rideshare companies, its drivers, the unions and some […]
‘I Knew it!’ – Uber and Lyft Drivers Boost Earnings by Rejecting Certain Rides
Uber – Depositphotos *Uber and Lyft drivers say being picky about riders can help them make more money. According to Business Insider’s interview with three ride-share drivers, being more selective about who they serve can boost their earnings. “I have seen a 50-mile trip that only $20 was offered,” Ken, a 36-year-old Uber […]
Hate Returning Packages? Uber Will Now do it for You | WATCH
*New York (CNN) — Uber is looking to help with a much-dreaded chore: returning packages and we’re pretty sure they’re on to something. The rideshare giant unveiled a new product update Wednesday that takes some of the pain points out of the return process, allowing users to request an Uber to specifically drop off […]
Rickey Smiley Slams ‘Racist’ Uber Driver for Refusing to ‘Drive Me’ | Watch
Getty *Rickey Smiley called out Uber Friday in a video shared online in which he blasts a driver for discriminating against him. In the video post’s caption, the comedian wrote, “Look y’all… Anyone else dealt with Uber #discrimination before?” Smiley explains in the clip that the driver refused to let him into the vehicle […]
Uber Will Require Drivers and Riders in US to Wear Face Masks/Coverings
*As many states prepare to ease coronavirus lockdowns and restrictions, Uber will reportedly require riders and drivers in the US to wear face masks/coverings. The new policy will roll out over the “coming weeks,” according to a report by CNN Business. “As countries reopen, Uber is focused on safety and proceeding with caution,” said […]
More Than 500 Women Sue Uber Claiming They Were Sexually Assaulted by Drivers
* Uber is being used by more than 500 women across multiple states who allege they were sexually assaulted by the company’s drivers. As reported by PEOPLE, the complaint alleges that women passengers were “kidnapped, sexually assaulted, sexually battered, raped, falsely imprisoned, stalked, harassed, and/or otherwise attacked by an Uber driver with whom they […]
New Study Reveals Racial Bias Among Uber and Lyft Drivers
*It’s no surprise that the same racial bias seen among home providers on Airbnb has also reared its discriminatory head among drivers for Uber and Lyft. A new study from researchers at MIT, Stanford and the University of Washington found that Uber drivers in Boston canceled rides for men with black-sounding names more than twice as […]
Here’s Why I and thousands of Drivers Are Ticked Off at Uber and Lyft—And What They Can Do About It
Earl Ofari Hutchinson *Lyft and Uber are pulling out all PR and legal stops to derail California Assembly Bill 5. This could open the door to classifying rideshare drivers as employees, with labor benefits and a minimum wage. The battle over this was inevitable. I speak from experience. I occasionally drive for Uber and […]
Additional Charges Filed Against White Man in Killing of Black Uber Driver He Believed was A Scammer | PicsVideos
[…] An 81-year-old Ohio White man (William Brock) pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of murder and other charges Wednesday related to the shooting death of a Black Uber driver (Loletha Hall) he mistakenly believed was working with a scammer attempting to extort him, according to the Clark County prosecutor. Brock was previously arraigned on […]
Uber/Lyft Lawsuits on the Rise, Be Prepared
*Ridesharing has become popular as a mode of travel. People like the convenience and response times offered by Uber and Lyft. These two companies now dominate the rideshare industry. The service they offer is simple in that it allows everyday drivers to offer taxi service to those who need it. Anyone with a driver’s […]
Black Uber Engineer (Joseph Thomas) Commits Suicide, Widow Blames ‘Workplace Culture’
*Joseph Thomas had actually turned down an offer at Apple to come to work for Uber six months ago. Formerly at LinkedIn, his reason wasn’t so much the $170K salary he’d receive, but he thought he would be able to grow at a faster pace, and benefit from the company’s stock options once they […]
Uber Eats Accused of ‘Discrimination’ After Waiving Delivery Fees for Black-owned Businesses
* Uber Eats is waiving delivery fees for Black-owned businesses for the remainder of 2020. The move is meant to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement as protests continue across the nation (and internationally) over race relations and police brutality of Black people. The app’s delivery fees typically run $3 to $5. […]
Uber Eats Will Start Accepting Food Stamps as Payment | Video
*Food stamps will be accepted at Uber Eats starting in 2024. Customers in the U.S. with SNAP benefits, also known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs, will be able to use their benefits to buy groceries on Uber Eats, Complex reports. “We know that online food delivery can have a meaningful impact in reducing barriers […]
