Extra fees for advance rideshare reservations Did you know: Uber, Lyft charge extra for advance reservations 03:09 It’s not unusual for rideshare passengers to accidentally forget their cellphone, keys or other common belongings in the vehicle. But Uber says people sometimes leave behind far more unusual items. The company’s latest list of the oddest things …
Major cities in Canada once again top Uber’s list as being home to the worst riders. According to recently released data summarizing 2023’s rider ratings, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montréal make up the bottom three. There are several reasons why Uber drivers in these cities give riders low ratings. This includes leaving trash behind for drivers …
Getting in an Uber is about to be easier for parents traveling with children. The rideshare company announced on Tuesday that it would be rolling out Uber Car Seat in New York and Los Angeles, a new option where users can select a vehicle that comes equipped with a car seat. The company did not …
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Moove, an African mobility fintech that offers vehicle financing to ride-hailing and delivery app drivers, has raised $100 million in a funding round as it plots expansion into new markets. Moove did not say who is leading the round, but sources close to the deal confirmed to TechCrunch that Uber led the Series B round, …
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Uber has unveiled a new feature allowing teens to ride alone for the first time in California. This could be a game-changer for parents. Starting Thursday, parents or guardians can invite their teens to create a special Uber account so they can order their own food and trips. The teen has …
Ride hailing service Uber has rolled out a new audio recording feature for its mobile app. This feature will help the company to prioritise passenger safety. Users can enable the audio recording feature on the Uber app to add an extra layer of safety on an ongoing trip.How this feature will help usersWith the audio …
India won its sixth game in a row in the ongoing 2023 Cricket World Cup. The Indian cricket team defeated the defending champions England by as much as 100 runs. In six matches in the tournament England have only one win, against Bangladesh, and are rooted firmly to the bottom of the table. A rampaging …
Returning packages just became a whole lot easier for those of us too lazy to make it to the Post Office. As of Wednesday, Uber customers will be able to hand off prepaid, packaged boxes and mail to an Uber driver who will then drop it off at your local post office, UPS, or FedEx …
Sunday, August 27, 2023 12:00AM SOUTH LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Three people were killed and three others hospitalized after a driver ran a red light and slammed into another vehicle at a South Angeles intersection, police said. The violent crash occurred shortly before 5:30 a.m. at Vermont Avenue and Century Boulevard, according to the Los …