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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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