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πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Rape trial of men woman believed were Uber drivers ends first week

The trial of two men accused of sexually assaulting a woman who mistook them for Uber drivers has concluded its first week, revealing discrepancies in the driver's profile.

Mar 20 β€’ 22:50 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Uber reports N6.1bn annual driver earnings amid Lagos strike

Uber reveals that its platform enables N6.1 billion in annual earnings for drivers in Nigeria, coinciding with a striking protest by app-based transport operators in Lagos.

Mar 20 β€’ 06:13 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Uber expands women driver preference nationwide

Uber is rolling out its Women Preferences feature across the U.S. to allow female riders to request women drivers for improved comfort and safety during their rides.

Mar 19 β€’ 11:21 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

End of Competition?: Uber Partner Wants to Take Over Frankfurt Taxi Central

The Safe Driver Group, a partner of Uber, aims to buy the Taxi Central in Frankfurt, signaling a significant shift in the local taxi industry.

Mar 10 β€’ 12:37 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Uber is ordered to pay R$ 15,000 for moral damages to a mother of saint for religious intolerance by a driver in ParaΓ­ba

Uber has been fined R$ 15,000 for moral damages to a mother of saint who faced religious intolerance from a driver in ParaΓ­ba.

Mar 6 β€’ 17:14 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

How much can you earn driving Uber in Ecuador: Carlos manages to complete his salary with $250 to $380

In Ecuador, Uber driver Carlos supplements his income with earnings ranging from $250 to $380 per month while driving flexibly around his primary job.

Mar 5 β€’ 17:20 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This is how much an Uber driver earns per hour in Ecuador: 'Almost half would not trade this job for a salaried one'

A recent study reveals that many Uber drivers in Ecuador are satisfied with their work despite economic challenges, with a significant portion preferring it over traditional salaried jobs.

Mar 4 β€’ 19:03 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

He is a Venezuelan journalist seeking asylum, but was detained by ICE in Orlando: his wife recounts what happened

Alejandro Mendoza, a Venezuelan journalist who had been applying for asylum, was detained by ICE agents in Orlando while working as an Uber driver.

Feb 23 β€’ 23:38 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

An Uber driver took his dog as a co-pilot and sparked reactions from all users

An Uber driver has gone viral for bringing his dog along as a co-pilot during rides, prompting varied reactions from passengers.

Feb 19 β€’ 17:37 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Department Finalising e-Hailing Companies' Registration - South African News Briefs - February 18, 2026

The South African Department of Transport is finalizing the registration of e-hailing companies under new safety regulations, which include specific requirements for vehicle branding and driver information.

Feb 18 β€’ 05:41 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A driver stole his identity and caused a drama: how he discovered he owed thousands of dollars to the IRS

An Illinois couple discovered an identity theft scam when they received tax documents showing a stranger had used their name to work as an Uber driver, generating significant financial liability.

Feb 16 β€’ 15:49 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'He ruined my daughter's life,' says mother of teenager who reported app driver for rape in DF

A mother has accused an Uber driver of raping her 17-year-old daughter in CeilΓ’ndia, Brazil, prompting police action and the driver's arrest.

Feb 9 β€’ 13:53 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Uber found liable in case of rape committed by driver in the United States

A jury in Phoenix, Arizona, has ruled that Uber must pay $8.5 million to a passenger who was raped by one of its drivers, setting a precedent for similar cases across the country.

Feb 7 β€’ 18:28 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Uber Must Pay $8.5 Million to Woman Raped by Driver

A federal jury in Phoenix has ruled that Uber must pay $8.5 million to a woman raped by one of its drivers, establishing the company's responsibility for the incident.

Feb 7 β€’ 09:22 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Uber faces historic ruling: must pay 8.5 million for sexual assault by a driver

A federal jury in the United States ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million after finding the company liable in a lawsuit filed by a passenger who reported being sexually assaulted by a driver in Arizona.

Feb 6 β€’ 12:29 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
Crime & Justice

US Ride-Sharing Provider: Uber Found Liable for Million-Dollar Payment Due to Sexual Assault by Driver

A jury in Phoenix, Arizona, found Uber liable for an $8.5 million payment related to a sexual assault committed by one of its drivers, marking the first of many similar cases against the ride-sharing company.

Feb 6 β€’ 01:14 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ VG
Crime & Justice

Uber ordered to pay 85 million kroner after rape allegations

A federal jury in Phoenix has ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million after a woman sued the company for sexual assault committed by a driver, marking the first trial in over 3000 similar lawsuits against the ride-hailing service.

Feb 5 β€’ 23:18 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Uber is ordered to pay nearly R$ 45 million for sexual assault committed by driver

A federal jury in Phoenix has ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million to a woman who claimed she was raped by a driver on the platform, potentially impacting numerous similar lawsuits across the U.S.

Feb 5 β€’ 22:39 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Driver is blocked by app after rejecting more than 5,000 rides in a month; understand

A driver was blocked by a ride-hailing app for refusing over 5,000 rides in a month and is seeking legal recourse for reinstatement and compensation, which was denied by the court in MongaguΓ‘, SΓ£o Paulo.

Feb 5 β€’ 08:29 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Young man ordered Uber, approached the wrong car and ended up dead after brutal attack

A 20-year-old man tragically died in Cologne after mistakenly approaching the wrong car, believing it was his ordered Uber, leading to a violent altercation with the driver's husband.

Feb 5 β€’ 08:29 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
Crime & Justice

VIDEO She Ordered Groceries via Delivery and Found Out How the Delivery Person Cheated Her

A woman in America was shocked to discover that her Uber Eats delivery driver added his own groceries to her order, which she shared as a warning on TikTok.

Feb 3 β€’ 17:53 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Man, 83, jailed after being 'tricked into murder of Uber driver by scammers'

An 83-year-old man, William J Brock, was sentenced to life in prison for murdering an Uber driver, claiming he was coerced by phone scammers who put him in fear for his life.

Feb 3 β€’ 15:24 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
Crime & Justice

He allegedly threatened a taxi driver with death - Police arrest Kiefer Sutherland

Hollywood star Kiefer Sutherland was arrested for alleged assault and criminal threats after reportedly threatening an Uber driver over a communication issue.

Jan 15 β€’ 09:35 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Kiefer Sutherland: 'Stop or I'll kill you', he reportedly told a driver before his arrest

Actor Kiefer Sutherland allegedly threatened and assaulted a driver he summoned via an app in Hollywood, leading to his arrest after the driver's complaint.

Jan 15 β€’ 08:37 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
Crime & Justice

Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested after assaulting an Uber driver in Hollywood

Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested for assaulting an Uber driver in Hollywood and will appear before a judge in February after posting a $50,000 bail.

Jan 14 β€’ 03:23 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Life & Tech

Joel Dommett seconds away from being scammed until Uber driver stepped in

Comedian Joel Dommett nearly became a victim of a banking scam but was saved by his attentive Uber driver.

Jan 13 β€’ 12:43 UTC

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