As Uber releases sexual assault numbers, experts give tips on staying safe in rideshares
Last December, a Seattle woman was raped in White Center when she got into the car of a man she thought was an Uber driver....
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Uber disclosed 3,000 sexual assaults in U.S. rides last year in its long-awaited safety report
Uber said it recorded 235 rapes and thousands more cases of assault. It was the first time the company has released those numbers.
Seattle City Council OKs new 57-cent tax on Uber, Lyft rides
The mayor and City Council have also promised to ensure Uber and Lyft drivers make Seattle’s $16 minimum wage starting next summer.
Citing safety breaches, London pulls Uber's license to operate in city
LONDON (AP) — London’s transit authority on Monday refused to renew Uber’s operating license over concerns about impostor drivers, with the ride-hailing company vowing to...
Uber embraces videotaping rides, raising privacy concerns
The video recordings are part of a broad initiative at the ride-hailing company to capture more objective data about what happens inside vehicles during Uber...
While losses mount, Uber CEO expects profitability in 2021
NEW YORK (AP) — The losses at Uber are mounting, but the ride-hailing heavyweight now predicts it will be profitable in about two years. CEO...
Uber adds more services to its app in its quest for profit
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Uber is cramming more services into its ride-hailing app as it explores ways to generate more revenue and finally turn a...
Uber makes changes amid swarm of criticism over rider safety
Uber has faced increased scrutiny of its safety practices in recent months amid alleged sexual harassment and other types of misconduct, sparking scrutiny from lawmakers.
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