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Uber bringing back shared rides to some cities

Jun 22, 2022 12:54 PM EDT

CNN,

Uber is letting some users share rides again.

UBER slowly reinstating shared rides for users

Jun 22, 2022 12:05 AM EDT

ABC News,

UBER is letting some users share rides again with it’s new “UBER-X Share”

Uber and Lyft dropping mask requirements

Apr 19, 2022 12:18 PM EDT

CNN,

Uber riders and drivers can also leave their masks at home. The ride-service company announced facial coverings are no longer mandatory in their vehicles. Lyft also suspended their mask requirements.

South Carolina family demanding answers after daughter dies in New Orleans

Mar 4, 2022 5:19 PM EST

CNN,

A South Carolina mom is demanding answers tonight. Ciaya Whetstone, a former University of New Orleans student, died nearly two weeks ago after an Uber driver dropped her off at a hospital. Whetstone’s family says authorities have not told them anything, and that Uber driver has not contacted them.

Uber to allow riders to see a breakdown of their ratings from drivers

Feb 17, 2022 12:27 PM EST

CNN,

The goal of the new feature is to offer riders a better understanding of their current rating and to incentivize good behavior during rides.

Consumer News: Lawsuit claims Uber overcharged disabled individuals for longer loading times, the cost of your holiday meal is going up and more

Nov 11, 2021 5:25 PM EST

CNN,

Consumer News: Lawsuit claims Uber overcharged disabled individuals for longer loading times, the cost of your holiday meal is going up and more.

Police testify in the murder trial of USC student Samantha Josephson

Jul 21, 2021 1:14 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Wednesday marks day two in the trial of Nathaniel Rowland, the man accused of kidnapping and killing a University of South Carolina student in 2019. First to testify Wednesday was a turkey hunter who initially found Josephson’s body in Clarendon County. The court also heard from law enforcement who responded to the scene where the body was found.