Uber launches teen accounts in Houston, offering safe and convenient rides for teens
Parents and guardians can now invite their teens (ages 13-17) to create a specialized Uber account that will allow teens to request their own rides with parental supervision.
Parents and guardians can now invite their teens (ages 13-17) to create a specialized Uber account that will allow teens to request their own rides with parental supervision.
Uber allowing parents to create accounts for children, ages 13 to 17
The app will notify parents when their child requests a ride and send notifications when they reach their destination.
The app will notify parents when their child requests a ride and send notifications when they reach their destination.
Uber for teens: Minors can ride Uber with an account linked to their parent, guardian
Uber will offer teens aged 13 to 17, teen accounts linked to their parents or guardian so they can now experience the convenience and freedom of Uber rides.
Uber will offer teens aged 13 to 17, teen accounts linked to their parents or guardian so they can now experience the convenience and freedom of Uber rides.
‘God must have put you in my car!’: Uber driver donates kidney to passenger
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.
Uber driver details frightening moments held at gunpoint in west Houston
Two men are on the run after trying to carjack and rob an Uber driver in west Houston. FOX 26's Gabby Hart caught up with the driver who managed to get away uninjured despite a gun to his head and several cryptic threats.
Two men are on the run after trying to carjack and rob an Uber driver in west Houston. FOX 26's Gabby Hart caught up with the driver who managed to get away uninjured despite a gun to his head and several cryptic threats.
Uber driver recalls scary moment while picking up passenger in Fort Bend County
Dashcam video shows an unknown man approaching a rideshare driver's vehicle and chasing them after trying to get away.
Dashcam video shows an unknown man approaching a rideshare driver's vehicle and chasing them after trying to get away.
Rideshares leave blind Dallas man stranded on the side on the road because of service dog
A legally blind Dallas man was left stranded when multiple rideshares refused to pick up the man and his service dog after a trip to the vet.
A legally blind Dallas man was left stranded when multiple rideshares refused to pick up the man and his service dog after a trip to the vet.
18-year-old hacker blamed for Uber breach
A teen hacker has been blamed for a complete compromise of Uber's systems. The 18-year-old allegedly uncovered some of the most private company information and posted screen shots of the findings.
A teen hacker has been blamed for a complete compromise of Uber's systems. The 18-year-old allegedly uncovered some of the most private company information and posted screen shots of the findings.
Uber's new safety toolkit featuring live help from an agent
Uber is rolling out a revamped safety toolkit featuring live help from an ADT safety agent that will stay in touch with the user and contact 911 if necessary.
Uber is rolling out a revamped safety toolkit featuring live help from an ADT safety agent that will stay in touch with the user and contact 911 if necessary.
Uber will let drivers see how much they make from rides before accepting them
The tech start-up plans to release the feature in 30 locations sometime in August.
The tech start-up plans to release the feature in 30 locations sometime in August.
Uber defied taxi laws and upended workers' rights, investigative report found
The report revealed Sunday revealed the extraordinary lengths Uber undertook to establish itself in nearly 30 countries.
The report revealed Sunday revealed the extraordinary lengths Uber undertook to establish itself in nearly 30 countries.
Uber to expand ride reservation feature at airports ahead of busy summer travel season
Uber Reserve, which allows users to book rides up to 30 days in advance and automatically adjusts reservation times based on flight information, is expanding to 39 U.S. airports.
Uber Reserve, which allows users to book rides up to 30 days in advance and automatically adjusts reservation times based on flight information, is expanding to 39 U.S. airports.
Dashcam: Phoenix Uber driver assaulted by customer – suspect turns himself in
A man is under arrest after he reportedly assaulted a ride-share driver in Phoenix, and the attack was caught on camera.
A man is under arrest after he reportedly assaulted a ride-share driver in Phoenix, and the attack was caught on camera.
Grandma’s teeth, pet ashes: Uber releases 2022 lost and found index
It’s the sixth annual detailing of some of the most interesting and unusual items passengers mistakenly left behind.
It’s the sixth annual detailing of some of the most interesting and unusual items passengers mistakenly left behind.
Lyft, Uber drop mask requirements for riders and drivers
Uber, which had mandated masks since May of 2020, said Tuesday that both riders and drivers will no longer be required to wear them.
Uber, which had mandated masks since May of 2020, said Tuesday that both riders and drivers will no longer be required to wear them.
Uber, Lyft criticized for surge pricing after Brooklyn subway shooting
Both Uber and Lyft later said that surge pricing had been disabled and the companies would work to refund any customers who experienced "unintended charges."
Both Uber and Lyft later said that surge pricing had been disabled and the companies would work to refund any customers who experienced "unintended charges."
I-95 shutdown: Uber rider trapped in traffic slammed with $600 bill
Andrew Peters returned home, like hundreds of others trapped for hours on I-95 in Virginia Tuesday, to a $600 bill from Uber.
Andrew Peters returned home, like hundreds of others trapped for hours on I-95 in Virginia Tuesday, to a $600 bill from Uber.
Uber driver stranded on I-95 buys teen passenger hotel room, offered new job
Uber driver DaVante Williams was stranded with a teenage passenger for hours on the snowy I-95 and is being praised for going “above and beyond” to get her home safe.
Uber driver DaVante Williams was stranded with a teenage passenger for hours on the snowy I-95 and is being praised for going “above and beyond” to get her home safe.
Uber unveils new audio recording feature during rides as part of safety enhancements
The new audio recording is one of three new safety initiatives Uber is starting. The company will also roll out audible seat belt alerts and RideCheck Enhancements.
The new audio recording is one of three new safety initiatives Uber is starting. The company will also roll out audible seat belt alerts and RideCheck Enhancements.
'It's disturbing,' Investigation underway after Uber driver accused of sexually assaulting Houston teen
A 15 year old Houston girl says an Uber driver took her to an isolated area and sexually assaulted her. The driver is now charged with Sexual Assault of a Child.
A 15 year old Houston girl says an Uber driver took her to an isolated area and sexually assaulted her. The driver is now charged with Sexual Assault of a Child.