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Women riders can now request female drivers through Uber's app across the entire United States, giving millions more control over their ride experience. The feature also lets women drivers choose to prioritize trips from women passengers.
Uber just expanded its electric vehicle grant program nationwide, giving rideshare drivers up to $6,500 in incentives to make the switch from gas-guzzlers to EVs. The move comes as drivers are already choosing electric five times faster than average Americans.
Uber just expanded a program nationwide that gives drivers up to $4,000 to buy electric vehicles. Combined with partner discounts, drivers can save up to $6,500 when making the switch to cleaner transportation.
When Ilona Bannister lost her grandmother's precious Ukrainian medallion in an Uber, she thought it was gone forever. A thoughtful driver went out of his way to reunite her with the irreplaceable keepsake.
Uber is pledging to guarantee minimum usage for 1,000 new electric vehicle chargers built where its drivers live and work most. The move could accelerate charging infrastructure growth even as federal EV incentives face uncertainty.
Massachusetts just became the first state to officially recognize a union for ride-share drivers, giving 70,000 Uber and Lyft workers the power to negotiate for better pay and working conditions. The historic certification marks a major shift in how gig economy workers can fight for their rights.
Uber partnered with fintech platform Fido to offer Ghanaian drivers instant loans without collateral, helping them cover fuel, repairs, and other expenses. The partnership also includes free insurance, discounted data, and flexible savings options.
A Tennessee construction worker turned Uber driver just graduated with an electrical engineering degree through a 100% tuition scholarship. Now he's aiming for a career bringing clean nuclear energy to America's power grid.
After more than a decade of rivalry, Uber and Mexico City's licensed taxi drivers have joined forces through a historic partnership. The new alliance lets passengers book traditional cabs through Uber's app while keeping government-regulated fares.
Uber just announced it will incentivize companies to install electric vehicle chargers near driver neighborhoods across the US and Europe. The move could help boost EV adoption right when the market needs it most.
Uber-backed Nuro just got the green light to test fully autonomous robotaxis on California roads without human drivers. It's a major milestone toward deploying 100,000 driverless vehicles across America.
Nearly 70,000 Uber and Lyft drivers in Massachusetts just certified the first union for ride-hailing workers in American history. The victory could reshape how gig workers organize across the country.
Rideshare drivers in Massachusetts just made history by forming the first officially recognized union for gig workers in the United States. The victory gives 70,000 Uber and Lyft drivers the power to negotiate for better pay, safety protections, and workplace dignity.
After a Nigerian driver's murder was captured on camera and led to arrests within days, South African ride-hailing drivers are turning dash cams into standard safety equipment. The technology shift is saving lives by deterring crime and providing crucial evidence when attacks occur.
Thousands of items have been left behind in Uber's driverless rides in just one year, from phones to an "I Heart Hot Dads" bag. The rideshare giant is turning the age-old problem of forgotten belongings into proof that its robotaxi future is already here.
Paying passengers in London will soon experience self-driving taxis for the first time, marking a major milestone for autonomous technology. Uber's partnership with British AI company Wayve brings robotaxis to the UK capital within months.
Uber is putting $100 million into electric vehicle charging stations designed specifically for self-driving robotaxis in three major US cities. The move signals the ride-hailing giant's commitment to a future where autonomous vehicles power its platform.
New York City just made going green easier for thousands of working drivers. Eight ultra-fast charging stations in Flushing, Queens will help rideshare and taxi drivers power up in minutes, not hours.
California just cleared the way for driverless Uber rides in luxury electric SUVs. The tech that could transform how millions of people get around is moving from the testing phase to real roads.
Uber employees are now riding in fully autonomous Lucid Gravity SUVs around San Francisco, marking a major step toward launching a fleet of 20,000 robotaxis. The driverless vehicles, powered by tech from Nuro, could be available to the public later this year.
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