New 'Women Preferences' let Uber riders, drivers select ahead of time

Detroit is one of just three cities in the entire country testing it. Uber says it’s about more control, more comfort and most of all, more safety.

Detroit teen with autism shot in the back after getting lost
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18-year-old Claude Woosk has autism and he could eventually become paralyzed. He is in critical condition and in a lot of pain while doctors are trying to save his kidney. Violet Woosk heard it all while on the phone with her brother on Wednesday.

Summer 2024: Uber launches shuttle service for airports, concerts, games

Uber is rolling out several features this summer. One of them is a shuttle service that will help the ride share giant capitalize on the summer travel demand.

Uber to expand ride reservation feature at airports ahead of busy summer travel season

Uber Reserve, which allows users to book rides up to 30 days in advance and automatically adjusts reservation times based on flight information, is expanding to 39 U.S. airports.

Lyft, Uber drop mask requirements for riders and drivers

Uber, which had mandated masks since May of 2020, said Tuesday that both riders and drivers will no longer be required to wear them.

Uber, Lyft criticized for surge pricing after Brooklyn subway shooting

Both Uber and Lyft later said that surge pricing had been disabled and the companies would work to refund any customers who experienced "unintended charges."

Uber driver stranded on I-95 buys teen passenger hotel room, offered new job

Uber driver DaVante Williams was stranded with a teenage passenger for hours on the snowy I-95 and is being praised for going “above and beyond” to get her home safe.

Uber unveils new audio recording feature during rides as part of safety enhancements

The new audio recording is one of three new safety initiatives Uber is starting. The company will also roll out audible seat belt alerts and RideCheck Enhancements.

Uber driver pulls over to call police on passenger who had gun

21-year-old Melvin Griffin was arrested after an uber driver calls police on him, saying he thought he would get robbed. Livonia Police recovered a 9 mm pistol in the back seat of the car.

Man shot during Uber shift in Detroit
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Detroit police are investigating a shooting on the city's west side Sunday evening.