Uber brings audio recordings, more safety features to US

Uberon Thursdayunveiled three new safety featuresit’s rolling out for the ride-hailing app. Uber did not share a timeline for any possible expansion. When RideCheck notices an unusual stop or route, it will send a push notification to rider and driver. Users will then be able to dismiss the notification, contact emergency services or modify their trip.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 56 words · Mallory Miller

Uber Eats Introduces Group Ordering and Bill Splitting

You’re hosting and everyone’s hungry, so why not have something delivered? Uber Eats thinks so, which is why the meal delivery service is introducing Group Ordering. To create a group order, just select a restaurant from the app and invite others to join.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 43 words · Mario Sanchez

Uber Eats makes its first food delivery to space

Maezawa caught a ride on a Russian Soyuz spacecraftlast week, a prelude adventure to an even grander plan. Maezawa is funding afuture SpaceX mission to fly around the moonin a Starship spacecraft in 2023. He also delivered a gorgeoustime-lapse video of an orbit around Earth.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 45 words · Aimee Campbell

Uber expands grocery delivery by partnering with Albertsons, Safeway and more

Uber startedoffering grocery deliveryto 100 areas in the country in 2020. DoorDashannounced a similar expansion into grocery deliveryin June. The Uber rival partnered with Albertsons-owned stores as well.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 28 words · Ashley Hardy

Uber Files: Whistleblower Behind Massive Leak Comes Forward

“I should have shown more common sense and pushed harder to stop the craziness. It is my duty to [now] speak up and help governments and parliamentarians right some fundamental wrongs. Morally, I had no choice in the matter.” CNET hasn’t independently verified the leaked documents. “I think it’s worth it,” he reportedly said. “Violence guarantee[s] success.” These included attempts to change labor laws. Kalanick departed Uber in 2017following a wave of scandals....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Christine Nunez

Uber Names Hacking Group Responsible for Cyberattack

From there, the attacker accessed several employee accounts and tools such as G-Suite and Slack. “We also encrypt credit card information and personal health data, offering a further layer of protection.”

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 31 words · Eric Black

Uber no longer supports Apple Watch app

Apple Watchusers aren’t able to useUberon their machine anymore after the ride-hailing company removed support for it. As for why the change, Uber has yet to provide a reason. “just switch to the Uber mobile app. We no longer supporting [sic] the Apple Watch app. Sorry for the inconvenience,” the message says. sniff Farewell, Uber Apple Watch app. Uber didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 67 words · Andrew Bryant MD

Uber Now Delivers Christmas Trees, Hanukkah Bushes and Even Carol Singers

Uber is bringing holiday cheer right to your doorstep withChristmas trees, carolers and even tequilaon demand. The service lets you schedule deliveries and track them live.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 26 words · Michael Johnson

Uber pledges $1M to help Afghan refugees

More than 100,000 people were evacuated from Afghanistan last month as theTaliban seized controlwhile US forces withdrew. The ride-hailing company also launched an in-app donation button, designed to let its customers support the refugees easily. Uber said it intends to match all in-app donations, up to an additional $1 million.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 50 words · Curtis Johnson

Uber Revives Shared Rides With UberX Share in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago

The ride-hailing giant on Tuesday said it’s expanding its new ride-sharing program,UberX Share. UberX Share will expand across more cities this summer, according to a blog post from Uber. To avoid prolonged rides and delays, UberX Share will match riders going in the same direction. During the beginning of the pandemic, Uber suspended its ride-sharing feature, Uber Pool. Itinstituted UberX Share as a pilot program in Miami in Novemberto combat rising ride costs....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · Michael Coleman

Uber Rewards Shutting Down Later This Year

Launched in 2018,Uber Rewardslets users earn points with every dollar spent on Uber rides orUber Eatsorders. Points can be redeemed for rewards like Uber discounts and promotions and offers from partners. But it doesn’t rely on earned points, instead you a pay a monthly fee of $10. Depending on how much you spend with Uber, this could be a large loss in value." Read more:Best Food Delivery Service: DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats and More Compared

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 75 words · Harold Patterson

Uber Sets Return to Office Date for November

For non-remote Uber employees, that in-office time includes the “anchor days” of Tuesdays and Thursdays. Uber didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 24 words · Joshua Forbes

Uber to deliver Christmas trees and wreaths through its seasonal decor store

Uberis expanding its food delivery offerings to includeseasonal goods like Christmas trees and wreathsin select cities. Customers in New York City can order wreaths delivered. TheUber Holiday Hubwill continue in 2022, pivoting to provide goods and decor for different holidays throughout the year. Read more:Best food delivery service: DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats and more compared

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 55 words · Ashley Henderson