Uber passenger accused of choking female driver with wire, stealing her car
A man accused of choking his female Uber driver with a wire and stealing her car in Boston was ordered held without bail Friday.
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A man accused of choking his female Uber driver with a wire and stealing her car in Boston was ordered held without bail Friday.
A female Uber driver was allegedly choked with a wire by a male passenger during a ride in Boston's South End.
An Uber driver stopped his car to move a tree branch in the road when two men suddenly jumped out of the woods.
Federal investigators announced charges against 13 people for an elaborate "grandparent scam" that was allegedly based in the Dominican Republic. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
It now costs more to park at Logan Airport in Boston, or to take an Uber or Lyft.
Boston may soon join a growing list of cities experimenting with driverless taxis.
Boston may soon join a growing list of cities experimenting with driverless taxis. WBZ-TV's Logan Hall reports.
25-year-old James Oakes is accused of assaulting and trying to rape a female Uber driver.
A ride to Logan Airport will be getting more expensive, but also more convenient.
Prosecutors said surveillance video captured an Uber driver sexually assaulting a passenger in his car in South Boston.
An Uber driver was in court Friday, where prosecutors said surveillance video captured him sexually assaulting a passenger right in front of her South Boston apartment.
An Uber driver who allegedly sexually assaulted a female passenger on Saturday night was arrested over the weekend.
An Uber driver who allegedly sexually assaulted a female passenger on Saturday night was arrested over the weekend. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
Mayor Wu announced a new permit that would be required for third-party food delivery companies to operate in the city.
Ballot Question 3 in Massachusetts is asking voters to decide if rideshare drivers should have the right to form unions.
Question 3 is one of the ballot questions Massachusetts voters will be deciding on this year and it involves rideshare drivers for companies like Uber and Lyft. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
Boston is starting a crackdown on dangerous food delivery drivers and the city is demanding answers from the heads of DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats.
Police arrested a man who lives across the street from the robbery.
Drizly, an online alcohol marketplace, will cease operations in March, Uber said.
With holiday spending on the rise, more people are considering taking up a side gig, like rideshare driving.
WBZ TV's Courtney Cole reports.
Uber and Lyft drivers are rallying for better benefits and a guaranteed minimum wage at a hearing at the State House on Monday.
Uber and Lyft drivers are rallying for better benefits and higher pay at a hearing at the State House on Monday, as Lawmakers are considering a new bill that would give drivers a chance to unionize.
Uber Eats will begin accepting SNAP and EBT benefits next year.
WBZ political analyst Jon Keller talks with Massachusetts AFL-CIO President Steve Tolman.
Frank Gehry, who died on Friday, designed two recognizable buildings in the Boston area.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
The Brian Walshe murder trial continued with a focus on his iPhone and text messages about his dead wife Ana.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
A nationwide botulism outbreak in babies linked to contaminated infant formula has reached Massachusetts.
The Brian Walshe murder trial continued with a focus on his iPhone and text messages about his dead wife Ana.
The 2026 Men's World Cup draw is being revealed in Washington, D.C.
Frank Gehry, who died on Friday, designed two recognizable buildings in the Boston area.
What started as a bored teenager's online experiment during the pandemic has turned into a real-life change on MBTA bus routes.
WBZ Change Maker Adrian Oomer was honored by the Philanthropy Partners of the Cape and Islands.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
Michael Proctor, the disgraced lead investigator in Karen Read's high-profile case, has dropped his appeal to the Civil Service Commission and is no longer seeking to get his job back with Massachusetts State Police.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Ocean Spray is looking into videos that claim to show its cranberry sauce cans full of water instead of jelly.
"Blue laws" in Massachusetts prevent most retailers, including grocery stores, from opening on Thanksgiving.
Two shuttered retailers are set to become supermarkets in southeastern Massachusetts.
The Michelin Guide revealed its 2025 "Northeast Cities" edition Tuesday night, and for the first time ever it spotlighted restaurants in the Boston area.
A new report from a nonprofit consumer organization highlights two grocery store chains in Massachusetts for their quality and price.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Derrick White scored a season-high 30 points and the Boston Celtics routed the Washington Wizards 146-101 on Thursday night.
Paval Zacha scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 37 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Thursday night.
The Pirates have traded pitcher Johan Oviedo to the Red Sox for outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia as part of a five-player deal.
Sixteen high school football teams in Massachusetts are looking to become a state champion at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.
A North Atlantic right whale spotted off Ireland last year has made an "extraordinary" 3,000-mile journey to Boston, scientists say.
A bald eagle found bloodied in Fitchburg, Massachusetts was likely hurt in a bird fight and not shot as first suspected.
A little owl somehow ended up in the bathroom of someone's home in Barnstable, Massachusetts.