International Technology: Uber sparks privacy concerns
Uber, with its latest update managed to leave its customers fuming in anger after it informed them about its new policy.
amNewYork: Uber, NYC at odds over data collection for new safety rule
Uber is pushing back against a newly passed Taxi and Limousine Commission safety rule, citing security concerns over the city’s data collection needed for the measure.
PIX11: Woman says Uber driver kidnapped her, refused to drop her at UES destination
An Uber passenger was taken for a joy ride through the city by her Uber driver — but without the joy.
Uber policy change will allow non-violent ex-cons to take the wheel
Non-violent convicts like prostitutes, thieves and fraudsters will be allowed to get behind the wheel of Uber cars in two more states under a new plan the company is rolling out.
RollingOut: Warning: Fake Uber drivers popping up everywhere
The popular ride-sharing service Uber is being plagued by reports of fake drivers.
Bloomberg: Study Finds Racial Discrimination by Uber and Lyft Drivers
Researchers suggest anonymity for passengers hailing a ride as a possible solution.
The Washington Post: Police: Uber driver admits to sexually battering customer
A Miami Uber driver has been arrested after police say he admitted to sexually battering a customer while she was incapacitated.
Gothamist: Woman Sues After Uber Driver Allegedly Left Her Bleeding In The Street
From Gothamist: A Los Angeles woman says an Uber driver attacked her this summer and stole her phone, and the ride-sharing company fought her and the NYPD's efforts to bring him to justice. Abbey Thomas, a senior vice president at the video marketing software company Tremor Video, was in New York on business in late July [...]
NBC New York: ‘I Was Bleeding Out of the Back of My Head’: Woman Sues Driver, Uber Over Alleged Attack, Lack of Cooperation
A woman visiting from California who was allegedly attacked by her Uber driver is furious that it took more than a month for him to be arrested and she blames Uber’s policies.
NY Daily News: Uber, driver sued by woman who allegedly had to jump out of moving car near Gramercy Park
A California woman said she had to make a terrifying jump from a moving Uber car in New York after being dragged down a block — yet Uber allegedly did nothing to help police track down the crazed hack.