That’s rich. Residents of a wealthy Silicon Valley city are lining up for heavily subsidized rides around town — that will cost them peanuts. Sunnyvale, Calif. officially launched the affordable Beam service on Sept. 1 — a public, on-demand rideshare that will take users anywhere in the city for a flat rate of $3.50. Silicon Valley’s Sunnyvale … Read more
The city’s World Cup runneth over with conmen. Gothamites and guests alike are in danger of falling prey to fraudsters posing as taxi and ride-share drivers stationed at NYC-area airports as millions fly into the city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, officials warn. Airport hustling scammers, men and women offering illegal transportation services to unwitting travelers, … Read more
Uber Technologies unveiled an in-app hotel booking feature in partnership with Expedia Group on Wednesday, marking its latest push to become a one-stop platform for travel, rides and food. The company is seeking to boost user engagement and unlock new revenue streams by integrating travel services into its app, as it competes for a bigger share of consumers’ … Read more
Fat chance she’ll be keeping that gig. An Uber driver is going viral after allegedly denying a passenger service for being too “fat” — and even threatening to pull a gun on them. The customer, Michael, who posts under @FattyMcFatFuh on X, documented the appalling encounter in an X video with over 50 million views. … Read more
Shotgun or backseat? That’s the real question. In the current rideshare era, riders online are debating what’s safer when getting into a car: sitting in the front or back seat. “I’m only finding out that there are women who sit in the backseats of Ubers?’ user Luna M. (@tiredfeminist_) posted on X recently, igniting the … Read more
If you’ve ever hopped out of an Uber and realized, hours later, that you’ve arrived home leaving something precious behind, you’re not alone. Weird and wonderful things have popped up in Uber’s Lost and Found Index this year – and let’s just say a lost phone, wallet or bag are just some of the tame items that have … Read more
Uber Technologies on Wednesday unveiled a range of new offerings such as shared fixed-route rides and expanded membership passes, targeting consumers seeking cost-effective ways to travel. The ride-sharing app has been looking to invest in more affordable transport and delivery offerings to widen its user base and combat slowing revenue growth in an uncertain economic environment. Uber’s new “Route … Read more
You never quite know what you’re going to get when you order a rideshare service to come and pick you up. The driver could be chatty, or they might not want a bar of you at all. Some come with drinks, others might let you choose the music, and, coming up to Christmas, it seems … Read more
Uber will pay $1,000 in credits to certain commuters in the US and Canada who ditch their cars for five weeks in favor of public and other transport services, it said Thursday, in its latest effort to drum up business and help reduce emissions. The ride-hailing and food delivery platform operator has, for several years, battled … Read more
Uber Technologies is introducing a shuttle service in the US and widening a delivery tie-up with membership-only retailer Costco as part of a series of initiatives unveiled on Wednesday to attract price-conscious consumers amid competition from rival Lyft. The initiatives were unveiled at the company’s GO-GET annual event for new products and are meant to maintain growth … Read more
These lost items are uber weird. Ride-share company Uber released the eighth annual Uber Lost & Found Index on Wednesday. The report gives insights into the items that passengers left behind revealing the most common and most “unique” things riders forgot. The list of most frequently forgotten belongings comprised of the typical leftovers — clothing, … Read more