Proposed state legislation and class action lawsuits have taken shape recently in light of Uber driver fraud and concerns of rider safety. CBS News California Investigates has uncovered a growing number of cases of Uber drivers who have used stolen identities to get hired with the company, suggesting there are hundreds, maybe more, drivers who … Read more
Rideshare giant Uber is liable for the behavior of a driver who grabbed the inner thigh of a passenger as she was leaving the front seat of his car and asked if he could “keep her” with him, a jury in North Carolina found Monday. The federal jury in Charlotte awarded the plaintiff $5,000 in … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Ahead of Tax Day, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is spotlighting a new tax break enacted by Republicans last year that is boosting millions of Americans’ take-home pay. Bob Mitchell, an Uber driver from South Florida, recently gave Johnson a first-hand account detailing how the “no tax … Read more
An investigation by CBS News California Investigates has uncovered mounting allegations that stolen identities are being used to create fraudulent Uber driver accounts, raising questions about passenger safety and the company’s driver verification process. California has more rideshare drivers than any other state, more than 800,000 as of late 2025, according to state data. But … Read more
An investigation by CBS News California Investigates has uncovered mounting allegations that stolen identities are being used to create fraudulent Uber driver accounts, raising questions about passenger safety and the company’s driver verification process. California has more rideshare drivers than any other state, more than 800,000 as of late 2025, according to state data. But … Read more