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‘Stay alive': Rideshare driver attacked by passenger with knife on the Beltway
A rideshare driver may have saved his own life early Friday morning by swerving at high speed across lanes on the Capital Beltway in Maryland, trying to shake off a passenger who was stabbing him with a steak knife. Reporter Jackie Bensen spoke with that driver, only on News4.
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Uber pays $178 million to end legal fight with Australian taxi drivers
Global rideshare giant Uber will pay 272 million Australian dollars ($178 million) to settle a long-running dispute with Australian taxi and hire car drivers who lost out when the company entered the Australian market.
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‘Didn't have to happen': Family blames Uber driver for new mother's Beltway death
The family of a new mother struck and killed on the Capital Beltway early Sunday believes an Uber driver is to blame, but Virginia State Police say they have no evidence she was dropped off on the interstate. The family of Vanessa and Michael Schwartz say the couple was in an Uber with a friend heading home after the...
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Questions about how new mother was killed on I-495
A new mother was struck and killed on the Capital Beltway early Sunday after getting out of an Uber with her husband and a friend. Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder has the latest on the investigation.
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Uber launches new feature to ensure safe trips for teens
Uber is helping parents feel more at ease and in control when their teenagers need a ride or order food on UberEats through a new feature.
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Uber driver says he was used as a drug mule
Ride-share companies have become a way of life — used to transport everything from people to packages around town — but one Uber driver told the News4 I-Team he picked up something unexpected. Investigative Reporter Tracee Wilkins reports he thinks more needs to be done to keep people safe on the road.
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‘Unfortunately, I was the drug mule in that situation': Drugs transported via ride share
Ride-share companies have become a way of life — used to transport everything from people to packages around town — but one Uber driver told the News4 I-Team he picked up something unexpected.
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Uber Eats to begin self-driving robot deliveries in Japan
The sidewalk robot deliveries are set to start by the end of March in a select area of Tokyo.
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Uber brings festive party buses to 5 US cities
The “Festive Fleet” offers karaoke, festive light and photo props.
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Next time you call an Uber in DC, a taxi could pop up. Here's why
Uber says it’s partnering with D.C. cabs to increase its pool of drivers.
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Next time you call an Uber in DC, you may get a taxi. Here's why
Uber says it’s partnering with D.C. cabs to increase its pool of drivers. News4’s Juliana Valencia explains what this means for drivers and riders.
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Uber makes safety changes amid spike in DC-area carjackings
Uber said it’s adding new safety guidelines to help protect drivers and passengers from carjackings. News4’s Juliana Valencia has what to expect.
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Uber and Lyft will pay $328 million to settle wage theft claims in New York
Uber and Lyft will pay drivers in New York a combined $328 million to settle wage theft claims and have agreed to establish a minimum wage and paid sick leave for drivers across the state, Attorney General Letitia James announced Thursday.
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Uber Eats now lets customers order from two stores at the same time
Uber Eats now allows customers to order from two stores at the same time.
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Uber Eats to begin accepting SNAP as part of new initiatives to help consumers save money
Uber Eats has announced several new initiatives to help consumers save money on food and groceries as prices continue to rise across the country.
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Uber introduces new service for teens in DC area
Uber is introducing a new feature, Uber Teen, that helps teens aged 13 to 17 get where they need to go.
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Uber rolls out teen accounts in the DC area
Uber Teen is designed for teenagers aged 13 to 17.
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How to see if your Uber drivers hated you or loved you
Your Uber app can show you how your Uber score breaks down, including how many one-star reviews drivers have given you.
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Attacks on Delivery Drivers Add Fears Among Gig Workers
Ride-hailing and food delivery companies say extreme violence is rare among the millions of trips completed each week by gig workers. But three attacks in Florida last month sent ripples of fear among some app-based drivers.
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These Are the Most Bizarre ‘Things' People Leave in Ubers
Calling Uber customer service? Here’s what to do if you lost any of these items — and more from the 2023 list.