LawApr 21, 2026Federal jury in Charlotte finds Uber liable for driver who grabbed passenger's inner thigh; awards $5,000A federal jury in Charlotte, North Carolina, found Uber liable for the actions of a driver who, according to the plaintiff, grabbed her inner thigh as she was leavin...UberCrime & LawPublic Safety
ConsumerismJun 16, 2026Study: Uber and Lyft Fares Vary WidelyConsumer Reports published an investigation claiming Uber and Lyft list widely varying prices for essentially the same rides, with a median difference near 50% betwe...UberLyftRideshare pricing algorithms
ConsumerismJun 5, 2026California Investigation Finds Delivery Account FraudA CBS News California investigation found delivery and ride-hailing app accounts being offered for rent or sale on social media, which can let people bypass account-...DoorDashUberLyft+1
TravelJun 2, 2026Uber's 2026 Lost & Found Index lists unusual forgotten items including breast milk, marbles, a mini fridge, a Donny Osmond photo, and two treesUber published its 2026 Lost & Found Index listing the most unique items left in rideshare vehicles over the past year. The index includes 50 unusual items; a Fox Ne...UberLost & Found Index
ScamsMar 10, 2026Reports say stolen identities were used to create fraudulent Uber driver accounts, raising safety and tax concernsCBS News California Investigates reports that numerous people across the U.S. have received IRS Form 1099s showing income from Uber despite never having signed up to...UberIdentity TheftRideshare Safety