Uber and Waymo team up for self-driving ride-hailing in Austin
#Uber #WaymoUber collaborates with Waymo to launch self-driving rides in Austin, Texas, near Elon Musk's Tesla headquarters, offering a unique transportation option. Waymo plans to expand to Atlanta after the initial launch, cementing a lead over Musk's upcoming self-driving fleet. read more
Uber's CEO Donates $1 Million to Trump's Inaugural Fund
#Uber #TrumpInaugurationFundUber and CEO Khosrowshahi donated $1m to Trump's inaugural fund, aiming to foster a favorable relationship. Tech companies and executives, including Meta and Amazon, also contributed. Donations to inauguration funds are common for businesses seeking better ties with new administrations. read more
Uber Driver's Headrest Saves Her Life in St. Louis Shooting
#Uber #CarjackingAn Uber driver in St. Louis, Missouri, narrowly survived a carjacking by two teens who shot up her car. She described her headrest as a life-saving shield, as her car was hit with several bullets. Authorities are still searching for the suspects. read more
Uber crash victims barred from suing company over arbitration clause.
#uber #forcedarbitrationclauseA New Jersey couple cannot sue Uber after an Uber driver ran a red light and crashed due to a forced arbitration clause in Uber Eats terms. The court ruled the couple waived their trial right by agreeing to the clause. read more
New Jersey Couple's Uber Crash Lawsuit Thwarted by Terms Agreement
#Uber #LegalRightsA couple in the US cannot sue Uber after a crash, as they agreed to the terms while using the app to order pizza. Despite life-changing injuries, the couple had forfeited their rights, sparking a debate on the legality of such agreements. read more
#Uber #SexualAbuse
Two families are suing Uber, alleging that a man used the app to transport their 12-year-old and 13-year-old daughters for sexual abuse. The man, Fayvion Williams, was sentenced to 6-8 years in jail after having the girls travel from South Carolina to North Carolina. read more
#Uber #OhioMurderInvestigation
Uber is assisting in investigating the account that sent a driver to an Ohio home where an 81-year-old man fatally shot a woman mistakenly thinking she was part of a scam. The suspect has been charged with murder. read more