Alert Uber driver helps Milwaukee police make arrest in connection to 2 car thefts
MILWAUKEE -- Thanks to an alert Uber driver, Milwaukee police were able to solve two car thefts and arrested a 20-year-old suspect in connection.According to Milwaukee police, shortly before 5:00 p.m. Friday, November 11th, the suspect and victim met in a parking lot near 76th and Oklahoma Avenue to discuss the sale of a vehicle.The victim, a 59-year-old man, and the suspect took the 2006 Volvo for a test drive but when they returned, police say the suspect stole the car from the man and fled the scene.Officials say a few minutes later the victim received a call from an Uber driver.
Woman takes Uber in Ohio, discovers 'you've got mail' AOL guy is her driver
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio – You never know who your Uber driver might be.Just ask Brandee Barker, a Californian out canvassing for Hillary Clinton's campaign in Ohio over the weekend.Her Uber driver was Elwood Edwards.
History of drunk driving: Suspect in hit-and-run crash that killed 3 women turns himself in
MILWAUKEE -- The suspected driver in the October 23rd hit-and-run crash that killed three young women from Chicago turned himself in to Milwaukee police on Monday, October 24th.
"I was really hurt:" Uber driver suspended after refusing to give ride to man and his service dog
TENNESSEE -- An Uber driver in Tennessee has been suspended -- after police say she refused to give a ride to a man and his service dog.Thomas Jones said he called Uber to pick him up from the grocery store on Sunday, September 25th.
"A great addition:" Milwaukee Bucks announce partnership with Uber
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks are making it a whole lot easier to get to games.
County Board moves forward with new airport pickup fees for Uber, Lyft, cabs
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Board on Thursday, July 28th moved forward with new airport pickup fees for taxicabs and ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft.Beginning September 1st, each Uber and Lyft driver will be required to pay a $125 annual permitting fee.
Determined Uber driver returns $3K left in car, finds out it was man's entire savings
CHICAGO -- When an Uber driver noticed a wallet left behind in his car, he knew what he had do -- he just wasn’t sure how to do it.The passenger, who didn't speak english, had his life’s savings in that wallet, but neither could figure out how to connect, according to WGN.The man had just landed at O’Hare.
YUM! #UberIceCream is coming to Milwaukee on Friday!
MILWAUKEE -- The hottest days of summer are here -- and Uber wants to cool you off by offering you a delicious treat.According to Uber officials, #UberIceCream is coming to 400 cities worldwide on Friday, July 15th -- including Milwaukee!Uber will deliver frozen treats (four Magnum ice cream bars for $10) and some lucky Uber customers may receive their ice cream via Pedal Tavern!Here's how it will work:
Class action lawsuit: Wisconsin Uber drivers sue Uber
MILWAUKEE -- Uber is being sued by its own drivers!
Closed-door meeting set for Friday between Uber, airport officials on proposed new rules
MILWAUKEE -- An Uber spokeswoman tells FOX6 News a closed-door meeting is scheduled for Friday, June 10th involving Uber officials and those with General Mitchell International Airport.This, as a 90-day pilot program period involving Uber and Lyft services at the airport is set to expire on June 15th.The Uber spokeswoman tells FOX6 News at this point, there is no deal in place between the airport and Uber beyond the 15th of June.According to the Milwaukee Business Journal, airport officials have presented new rules that Uber and Lyft will have to follow to pick up passengers from the airport to the Milwaukee County Board.The proposed new rules call for fees of $3 for each pick-up, and $125 per pick-up vehicle per year.
Taxi cab drivers protest Uber, Lyft at General Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Some Milwaukee taxi drivers protested on Monday morning, April 11th at General Mitchell International Airport.These drivers said the playing field isn't fair when it comes to drivers of ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft.The taxi cab drivers said they're upset that Uber and Lyft drivers aren't regulated and licensed like cab drivers are -- allowing them to offer rides at half the price."They stealing from us, and they selling to people for half price and people have been happy with this because it's cheap," Alexander Friedman said.The cab drivers are also upset that Uber and Lyft drivers can use just about any vehicle, while cab drivers have to go through continuous inspections on their cabs under city rules.
Family members mourn Uber driver, passenger killed in crash as firefighter awaits homicide charges
WEST ALLIS -- FOX6 News is learning more about the 64-year-old and 38-year-old men killed in a crash near 60th and Pierce in West Allis on Monday, April 4th.
Rider crashed Uber car during police chase, while driver took a nap
COLESVILLE, New York — Authorities say an Uber passenger who took the wheel while the driver slept later crashed the car while trying to elude police.State police say 20-year-old New York City resident Juan Carlos hired the car in Philadelphia to take him 200 miles to central New York.Police say the driver asked Carlos to take the wheel Saturday, April 2nd while he napped, and a trooper later clocked Carlos going 86 mph in a 65 mph zone on Interstate 81 near Binghamton.When the real driver woke up and asked Carlos why he was driving so fast, Carlos told him it was because police were chasing them.Carlos soon crashed.
90-day test run: Uber, Lyft now permitted to pick up passengers at Mitchell Intl. Airport
MILWAUKEE -- The curbs could get more crowded at Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport very soon.
Uber will deliver puppies to your doorstep for one day only!
MILWAUKEE — It is an offer you can take advantage of ONLY ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH — and only in the City of Milwaukee.
"Puppies on demand:" Uber will deliver puppies to your doorstep for one day only!
MILWAUKEE -- It is an offer you can take advantage of ONLY ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH -- and only in the City of Milwaukee.
Need to sign up for health care? Uber will get you there for free
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has partnered with Uber, a ride sharing company that allows people to request transportation from a smart phone application, and provide free rides to anyone who is in need of transportation to sign up for health care coverage.The deadline to sign up for coverage through Health Insurance Marketplace is Sunday, January 31st.By using the promo code "MKEHEALTH" on the Uber app, a coupon will apply to new customers only for a ride up to $20.
Uber passengers outraged at New Year's Eve 'surge' pricing
New Year's Eve revelers around the world woke up to quite the shock after they saw the charges they racked up using Uber.
"Very convenient:" Flu shots just a tap away for Uber users, for one day only
MILWAUKEE -- Getting a flu shot was just a tap away for Uber app users on Thursday, November 19th.
One day only: Nurses travel in Uber vehicles to deliver flu shots to you
MILWAUKEE -- For one day only, on Thursday, November 19th, nurses will travel around in Uber vehicles delivering vaccinations.