Strange Uber cars seen in Milwaukee area -- now we know what they do
MILWAUKEE -- If you've been driving around the Milwaukee area the last couple of days and seen strange looking Uber vehicles, you're not alone.
In new setback, Uber to lose license to work in London
LONDON — Uber will lose its license to operate in London because it may be endangering public safety and security, the local regulator said Friday, in a severe blow to a company already facing big questions over its corporate culture.The company, which has been beset by a litany of scandals over its management style — from accusations of sexism to the illegal use of software to trick regulators — was told it was not "fit and proper" to keep operating in London, where it has 3.5 million passengers and 40,000 drivers.The regulator, Transport for London, said it "considers that Uber's approach and conduct demonstrate a lack of corporate responsibility in relation to a number of issues which have potential public safety and security implications."It cited instances in which Uber failed to report serious criminal offences as well as its penchant to deceive regulators in its decision to not renew its license when it expires on Sept. 30.
Uber taps Expedia's Dara Khosrowshahi as CEO
Uber has chosen a new chief executive: Expedia CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, according to a source close to the company.The embattled ride-hailing startup has been without a CEO since founder and former CEO Travis Kalanick resigned in June after an investigation into the company's culture.
Uber driver drops fare for stranded couple looking to elope
BEAR, Del. — A Philadelphia couple eloped with an assist from a sentimental Uber driver who provided a free ride after learning his fares were getting married.The News Journal in Wilmington reports that driver David Scullion II of Bear, Delaware, picked up the stranded couple Friday on southbound Interstate 95 after they had a flat tire.When he learned they were eloping, Scullion offered to drop the fare if he could serve as a witness.The trio made it to the court clerk in Cecil County, Maryland, just in time.Scullion also helped the couple repair the flat and jump-started their car after they had left the lights running in a panic.Scullion told the paper he felt compelled as a hopeless romantic to turn off the fare meter.
Uber CEO Kalanick resigns under investor pressure
DETROIT — Travis Kalanick, the combative and embattled CEO of ride-hailing giant Uber, has resigned under pressure from investors at a pivotal time for the company.Uber's board confirmed the move early Wednesday, saying in a statement that Kalanick is taking time to heal from the death of his mother in a boating accident "while giving the company room to fully embrace this new chapter in Uber's history." He will remain on the Uber Technologies Inc.
Uber driver cited $250 for not speaking English
MIAMI -- An Uber driver was cited $250 in Miami for not speaking English, local officials said Monday.After dropping off passengers at Miami International Airport, Carmen Hechavarria received a ticket for apparently breaking a county ordinance that says drivers of ride-hailing apps must "be able to communicate in the English language."Hechavarria, 54, appeared not to understand when an officer greeted her "good morning" on Sunday, June 18th, according to an incident report from the Miami-Dade county aviation department.
"Help me! I’m going to die:" 16-year-old girl accused of killing Uber driver with knife, machete
LINCOLNWOOD, Illinois -- A 16-year-old girl charged with killing her Uber driver was captured on Walmart surveillance video "walking nonchalantly throughout the store" holding a knife in one hand and a machete in another, prosecutors said.Authorities say Eliza Wasni later used those weapons kill 34-year-old Grant Nelson in Lincolnwood, Illinois.That's just one of the details that Cook County State's Attorney Michelle Cunningham revealed in a news conference Wednesday, May 31st after Wasni appeared in court on first-degree murder charges.
Mother of Uber CEO Travis Kalanick killed in boat accident
FRESNO, Calif. — The mother of the CEO of the ride-hailing company Uber died in a boat accident Friday evening in Fresno County, the company said.Bonnie Kalanick, 71, died after the boat she and her husband, Donald, 78, were riding hit a rock in Pine Flat Lake in the eastern part of the county, authorities said.They are the parents of Travis Kalanick, 40, who founded Uber in 2009.
"Huge success!" Uber teams up with Elmbrook Humane Society to deliver 15 minutes of puppy love
MILWAUKEE -- You can't get better than 100% effective -- that's why Uber and the Elmbrook Humane Society teamed up once again to make some very special and furry deliveries on Thursday, March 23rd.
Having a "ruff" week? Uber will deliver PUPPIES to play with in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Need a little puppy love?
Uber will deliver PUPPIES to play with in Milwaukee on Thursday, March 23
MILWAUKEE -- Need a little puppy love?
Police: Uber driver broke into passengers' homes after trips
FRANKFORD, Del. — Police say an Uber driver in Delaware would drop off passengers at their destination and return to their homes to burglarize them.Delaware State Police say 26-year-old Saddam A.
Uber driver returns woman’s purse after officer sends him text and selfie
SEATTLE – An Uber driver who was demanding money before returning a woman’s purse quickly changed his mind Sunday, February 12th after a Seattle officer sent him a text and a selfie, police said.The woman contacted officer Eric Michl on Capitol Hill around 2 a.m., saying she’d left her purse, wallet and ID in the Uber.She was distraught because she was scheduled to fly home later that day, and worried she wouldn’t be able to without her identification, according to KCPQ.
Uber CEO defends Trump relationship to employees
NEW YORK -- Uber's CEO drove home a simple message to employees this week: We must work with President Trump.At the company's weekly all hands meeting, CEO Travis Kalanick addressed concerns about his working relationship with Trump by claiming it's necessary in order to fulfill Uber's mission of improving global transportation."We'll partner with anyone in the world as long they're about making transportation in cities better, creating job opportunities, making it easier to get around, getting pollution out of the air and traffic off the streets," Kalanick told employees."It's about the leaders we have to work with around the world, not just here in the United States but everywhere," he added. "And being optimistic -- asking can we make urban mobility better?"The remarks were first reported by Business Insider and confirmed to CNNMoney by Matthew Wing, a spokesman for Uber.Uber, like other tech companies, is facing some pushback from the generally liberal Silicon Valley community over its relationship with the incoming administration.On Inauguration Day, protestors stood in front of Uber's San Francisco office holding a sign that read: "Uber collaborates with Trump."Kalanick is one of several tech executives to join Trump's business advisory group.
Uber driver saves teen from alleged child sex traffickers
ELK GROVE, Calif. – Police are crediting Uber driver Keith Avila with helping rescue a girl from alleged child sex traffickers in Elk Grove, California.Avila suspected something might be wrong shortly after giving a ride to a teen and two older women Monday night."They started talking, like saying everything that was going on.
Coverage complications? Local Uber driver runs into insurance issues after accident
OAK CREEK — By now, you're probably familiar with Uber, the ride-sharing app soaring in popularity.
"It is a lesson learned for me:" Stolen car returned thanks to mistaken call from Uber driver
MILWAUKEE -- It was supposed to be an easy sale, but when a Milwaukee man went to close the deal on his car, he became the victim of a robbery.