Uber settles with Georgia teen over sex trafficking lawsuit

The lawsuit claimed that Uber didn't do enough to stop a 14-year-old Georgia girl from being drugged and sexually assaulted over multiple days by a man a decade older.

• Sep 30

Judge orders Uber CEO to testify in Georgia sex trafficking lawsuit

Uber had been trying to stop its CEO from testifying in a lawsuit accusing the company of not doing enough to prevent the sex trafficking of a Georgia 14-year-old.

• Jul 16

Atlanta Uber drivers say Waymo robotaxis cut earnings, seek protections

Rideshare drivers rallied in metro Atlanta Thursday, saying Waymo's autonomous vehicles operating through Uber are reducing their income and urging lawmakers and the companies to adopt protections for human drivers.

• Jul 9

Atlanta rideshare drivers prepare for FIFA crowds, downtown events swell

Uber and Lyft drivers say they're preparing for heavy demand, traffic delays and shifting pickup locations as hundreds of thousands of visitors arrive in Atlanta for FIFA festivities.

• Jun 11

Atlanta ranks 9th "most forgetful" city in Uber's annual Lost & Found Index

Ever kicked yourself because you've left something behind in a rideshare? If you live in Atlanta, you're definitely not alone.

• Jun 4

Uber driver identified as father of two killed in New Year's Day carjacking; teen charged as adult

Authorities believe a 58-year-old Uber driver found dead in a Lawrenceville roadway on New Year's Day was shot and killed by a 15-year-old boy during a carjacking.

• Jan 2

Teen shot during fight over Uber ride outside Dunwoody Waffle House

A teenager is hospitalized and a driver is in custody after a fight over a Uber ride ended with shots fired, police say.

• Oct 7, 2025