Uber, Lyft among companies offering discounts for Election Day
Uber and Lyft are offering 50% discounts to voters who need a ride to their polling place. Krispy Kreme is also offering a deal for voters.
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Uber and Lyft are offering 50% discounts to voters who need a ride to their polling place. Krispy Kreme is also offering a deal for voters.
Uber launched a new rider verification pilot program to promote trust and safety by confirming riders' identities, and Detroit is one of the first cities to get it.
Rideshare passengers have been known to forget all manner of unusual items, from live animals to a car engine.
Both the alleged shooter and the Uber driver appeared to have been targets of scam phone calls, the Clark County Sheriff's Office said.
Tipping has become more important for rideshare drivers as inflation erodes their pay, data show.
A group called Justice for App Workers is calling on rideshare drivers to strike on Valentines Day over low pay.
Drizly, an online alcohol marketplace, will cease operations in March, Uber said.
Michigan State Police are investigating after a woman was shot while riding in the backseat of an Uber on I-94 in Detroit Friday morning.
Teens between the ages of 13 and 17 will soon be able to request their own rides from Uber in several cities across the U.S.
An Uber driver was carjacked in Birmingham, and officers used the victim's "Find my iPhone" app to track the thief.
A Southfield man is accused of using Uber in connection to a bank robbery.
An Uber driver has been arrested after he allegedly sexually assaulted a Roseville woman in his vehicle in July.
Two Detroit teens have been charged as adults in the robbery and fatal stabbing of an Uber driver.
The Detroit-native dropped side b to his 'music to be murdered by' album that was released earlier this year.
Starting Monday, Uber will require drivers and passengers to verify they are wearing face coverings before the ride can begin.
Uber wants to be the transportation company for everyone, no matter how passengers get where they're going. That's why the app will now give e-bikes and e-scooters the same prominence as car trips in two cities.
Uber announced it is testing restaurant food deliveries by drone and it would work with Volvo Cars to build a vehicle capable of driving autonomously.
Jason Dalton, the former Uber driver who killed six people between shifts between while working as a driver gets life in prison with no chance of parole.
A Pittsburgh man has been arrested after undercover police officers busted him for leaving two-pounds of marijuana in an Uber.
It's been nearly a decade since ride-sharing app Uber first arrived on the scene, hitting the streets of San Francisco in 2010.
Martha Stewart's first Uber ride was not a good thing.
Uber wants to restart testing autonomous vehicles on public roads nearly eight months after one of its SUVs hit and killed an Arizona pedestrian.
Need a lift to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 6? Call an Uber for free.
After a heated text message exchange with his on-again, off-again girlfriend, Jason Boek followed an Uber he thought was driving her home and swerved in front of it on a dark stretch of road in central Florida early Tuesday morning, authorities say.
Using his horse and buggy, Timothy Hochstedler has opened his own business called "Amish Uber."
Tigers All-Star Casey Mize (9-3) allowed six runs in three innings as Detroit was routed by the Seattle Mariners 15-7.
It's been more than two weeks since the shooting at Skinner Playfield in Detroit that killed two people, including 4-year-old Samir Grubbs.
The White Sage Fire, located in Kaibab National Forest, has forced hundreds to evacuate.
An armed man is in custody, according to Stellantis, after police said he barricaded himself inside the automaker's assembly plant in Sterling Heights.
The two have criticized each other publicly for years, an often bitter back-and-forth that predates President Trump's involvement in politics.
Wildfire smoke from Canada will be moving into Michigan from Saturday to Monday, creating poor air quality across the state.
An armed man is in custody, according to Stellantis, after police said he barricaded himself inside the automaker's assembly plant in Sterling Heights.
Wind damage from storms moving through Southeast Michigan on Saturday afternoon has resulted in thousands of people without power, according to DTE Energy.
It's been more than two weeks since the shooting at Skinner Playfield in Detroit that killed two people, including 4-year-old Samir Grubbs.
A woman has been arraigned on charges relating to the fatal stabbing of a McDonald's restaurant manager in Eastpointe.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $46, around $11 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
General Motors announced on Tuesday a $4 billion investment over the next two years in three U.S. manufacturing plants, one of which is located in Michigan.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $48, around $9 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $46, around $11 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
The three-day event runs May 30 through June 1 and is highlighted by the 35th running of the NTT IndyCar Series Detroit Grand Prix.
The two have criticized each other publicly for years, an often bitter back-and-forth that predates President Trump's involvement in politics.
This weekend, Brighton, Michigan, will be showcasing everything the city has to offer through its annual Taste of Brighton festival.
Detroit-based artist Tiff Massey's "Baby Bling" exhibit will have a permanent home at the Detroit Institute of Arts after the success of her temporary art exhibition, "7 Mile + Livernois."
Julian McMahon's last acting role before his death was playing the prime minister of Australia in Netflix's murder mystery series "The Residence."
Joey Chestnut is returning to the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Here's how and when to watch.
The White Sage Fire, located in Kaibab National Forest, has forced hundreds to evacuate.
The two have criticized each other publicly for years, an often bitter back-and-forth that predates President Trump's involvement in politics.
Several lots of Hartford Bakery, Inc.'s "Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf" may contain undeclared hazelnuts, the company said.
The death in Coconino County, which includes Flagstaff, was the first recorded death from pneumonic plague since 2007, local officials said.
Cal Raleigh hit his 37th and 38th home runs to move within one of Barry Bonds' 2001 record for homers before the All-Star break, and the Seattle Mariners beat Detroit 12-3 on Friday night to end Tarik Skubal's three-month unbeaten streak.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
A judge has rejected a challenge to Michigan's ban on taxpayer-funded abortions for low-income residents.
As of July 1, county health officials have reported 10 cases of the disease in 2025.
EGLE claims there are "significant deficiencies" in the management of Wyandotte's water system. The city says its water is safe.
Experts advise paying close attention to where you're launching or landing the displays.
Tigers All-Star Casey Mize (9-3) allowed six runs in three innings as Detroit was routed by the Seattle Mariners 15-7.
Detroit City Football Club returns to Keyworth Stadium this Saturday, as they host an Eastern Conference battle against Hartford Athletic.
Cal Raleigh hit his 37th and 38th home runs to move within one of Barry Bonds' 2001 record for homers before the All-Star break, and the Seattle Mariners beat Detroit 12-3 on Friday night to end Tarik Skubal's three-month unbeaten streak.
Joe Coleman, a lanky right-hander who won 142 games in 15 major league seasons and was an All-Star in 1972 with Detroit, has died.
First-time All-Star Junior Caminero homered and scored twice and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Detroit 7-3 on Wednesday to end the major league-leading Tigers' winning streak at five games.
This week, the roundtable discusses the efforts to grow the aerospace industry in Michigan.
With the Fourth of July holiday almost here, the Salute to America Program featuring the Detroit Symphony Orchestra with nightly fireworks will be held July 2-5 at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, as it has for over 30 years.
Lots of big-name golfers are scheduled to play, including Cam Davis, Rickie Fowler, Tony Finau and Nate Lashley.
Canada is Michigan's No. 1 trading partner and vice versa, with cars, car parts, agriculture, tourism and more as products and people crossing bridges and tunnels between our state and our northern neighbor to the tune of billions each year.
Over 1,500 leaders from all corners of the state gathered at the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference.
Air Quality Advisory as wildfire smoke moves in
The Detroit group Autism in the D hosted a sensory-friendly event at the Durfee Innovation Society on Saturday in an effort to promote autism awareness. According to the organization, 1 in 36 kids nationwide are diagnosed with autism.
The hosts of Detroit Table Talk held their annual Time to Feed the Homeless event on Saturday. Hundreds were given a free hot meal and other items, including personal hygiene products.
Samir Grubbs, one of the two people killed in a shooting at Skinner Playfield in Detroit, was celebrated by dozens of loved ones on Saturday. That includes Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison.
A man is dead after falling down an elevator shaft at an abandoned building in Southwest Detroit that was once a hospital, according to police.