She was Uber frightened. A Canadian mom was horrified after an Uber driver accidentally motored off with her daughter still inside — and the rideshare company allegedly refused to help. She detailed the distressing incident in a lengthy Facebook post that went off online. “What happened to us wasn’t just a terrifying experience; it was … Read more
This takeout was taken way out. An absent-minded expat in Australia redefined “slow food” after accidentally ordering Uber Eats to an address in Dublin, Ireland — some 9,600 miles away. “I was absolutely gutted,” Oisin Lenehan, 29, told Jam Press while recounting the international meal mixup. “The food was being sent to a place in … Read more
We’ve all been there. You’re in an Uber and you suddenly remember you need to make a quick stop on your way home. Milk? Bread? Berocca? You haven’t added the stop to the app, but you tell the driver to pull over, saying “I’ll be one sec,” as you jump out. But you’re worried he might take off without … Read more
Looking for love will cost you. In the past six years, the price of eating out in NYC has increased nearly 30%, according to the NY State Department of Taxation and Finance and Office of the New York City Comptroller, while other costs associated with going out, such as taxis and Ubers, have also risen … 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
This food trend hit the jackpot. A new viral game has landed on TikTok — but the grub that comes out of it is a gamble for everyone involved. Groups of friends have been playing “Uber Eats Roulette,” with each person ordering a specific dollar’s worth of food and not telling anyone what they ordered … Read more
She’s a real trip! A Jersey girl has sparked a great date debate. Zach, a 34-year-old software engineer from FiDi, made plans for a first date after matching with a Jersey City woman on Hinge, but as soon as they set the time for the meetup, she demanded — “How am I getting there?” “My … Read more
Okay, who ordered the scallops with boiled eggs? Ordering from Uber Eats is a convenient way to satisfy your innermost culinary desires — without spilling the beans in a restaurant or at a take-out counter. No one has to know what weird food combos you are chowing down on, in the privacy of your own … Read more
Voting can get you more than just a free sticker this year. Dozens of businesses across the Big Apple are offering up steals and deals this divisive, stomach-churning presidential election cycle to entice citizens to cast their ballots. In addition, many nationwide outlets are ready to reward you for performing your civic duty on Election … Read more
Susan Powter lost her multimillion-dollar fitness empire when her finances were mismanaged. The ’90s fitness guru said she turned to delivering food for GrubHub and Uber Eats to make ends meet. “I’ve known desperation,” Powter told People magazine. “Desperation is walking back from the welfare office. It’s the shock of, ‘From there, now I’m here? … Read more
Parents with older kids warned me: “Just wait — soon you will be an Uber driver for your kids.” They were right. And it’s driving me (pardon the pun), crazy. While yes, as a driver, I am a five-star, my kids are not! They aren’t concerned about their passenger rating. If I were to rate … Read more
Restaurant owners are struggling to combat a growing trend involving Uber Eats delivery partners stealing the food they’re meant to be taking to hungry customers. Across social media groups and forums, news.com.au has found a number of examples of hospitality business owners complaining of dodgy acts that have left them out of pocket. The scam … 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
Talk about a generous tip. The charming story of an UberEats driver delivering food on the side for a year and a half — to give his soon-to-be-bride her dream wedding — has opened hearts and wallets around the world. Paul Slobodzian achieved instant social media fame after dropping off a Chipotle order to customer Erica … Read more
A wild twist has emerged after two women went viral for filming their “hot” Uber driver. In the hilarious clip, New Zealand farmer and model Brittney Woods is filming herself and a friend appearing to flirt with their Uber driver. The 29-year-old tells him that she has never had a driver “this hot” before, to … Read more
She turns her drives into discos. Florida Uber driver Linda Swann Fox surprises riders with karaoke singalongs that hit all the right notes on social media. The viral videos show the 63-year-old Tampa resident, who goes by LyricswithLinda on TikTok, jamming to “Low” by Flo Rida to “9 to 5” by Dolly Parton with her … 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
A woman was banned from using any Uber services for her unusual first name. Swastika Chandra explained her first name meant ‘good luck’ in Sanskrit and where she grew up in Fiji it was a common name, but Uber suddenly banned her account in October last year due to it being a “potentially offensive” word. … 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
There’s nothing more exciting than the anticipation of an Uber Eats delivery, especially when you’ve been craving it all day. But imagine the disappointment you’d feel if that eagerly awaited meal turned out to be… an empty box. You’d think – are Uber Eats trolling me? Is my actual delivery on the way? That was the bizarre experience of … Read more