
Uber Adds Customer Surcharge As Gas Prices Break Records
The surcharge on rides and deliveries will depend on the average trip length and gas prices in each market, the company said.
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The surcharge on rides and deliveries will depend on the average trip length and gas prices in each market, the company said.
In Texas, the current average price of a gallon of gas is about $3.73.
The search is on for Naponica Brooks, 22, after she allegedly assaulted a 73-year-old woman who was her Uber customer on Valentine's Day.
Dallas police officers are cracking down on drinking and driving as the holiday season kicks off.
Brandon Hoekstra's family told police he took an Uber from home and was carrying a .22 caliber rifle. His parents said he left a suicide note and video behind.
During an emergency, the single most important thing first responders need to know, is your location.
The law gives citizens the right to file civil suits and collect damages against anyone aiding an abortion - including those who transport women to clinics.
Officers had already exited their patrol SUVs when a car passed by one police vehicle and then struck a second police vehicle.
After thousands of jobs were expected to be created at Uber's new major hub in Dallas, the company said it has reduced that forecast to 500 employees.
Grapevine Police said Cesar Soto, 33, died in a car crash in Weatherford on Friday, May 21.
A search is underway for a suspect who police said stabbed and carjacked his Uber driver outside an apartment complex in Grapevine Thursday morning.
The new feature allows riders to select the Uber Pet option in the Uber app, which will then let customers book trips with drivers who are already aware about accompanying animals or pets.
Verify Your Ride, is what Uber is calling its new system launching nationwide this week.
The ride share company believes a personal identification number will make passengers feel safer when getting in the backseat.
Lacy Hay is one of thousands of women who say they were assaulted while using the ride share app Uber.
Uber confirmed 5,981 reported sexual assaults involving its passengers and drivers in 2017 and 2018, according to a new safety report released by the company.
Gov. Greg Abbott and Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi were in Dallas Friday for the groundbreaking ceremony of the company's new major hub in Deep Ellum.
Beginning next month, Uber will have two cars mapping downtown Dallas streets -- the first step in introducing self-driving technology to the Metroplex.
Starting in November, Uber will have a specifically-trained vehicle operator collecting data to develop high definition maps for a self-driving system.
Advocates have long argued that an educated workforce is critical to growing the local economy and those seeds are being planted in area classrooms.
"Some people are scared. 'Oh, well, Uber's here. There goes the neighborhood,'" said Preston Pannek, a local artist.
Uber is officially opening a new major hub in Dallas that will bring 3,000 new jobs to the area, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday afternoon.
Incentives include a five-year property tax abatement on the site which would be on Pacific Avenue next to the Deep Ellum DART station.
Officials with Uber are eyeing the city of Dallas as a location for a new office that would employ thousands of people.
About 2,500 commuters cut through DFW Airport each day, and starting this fall they will have to pay a six dollar "pass-through" fee.
A repo man was seriously injured after someone shot him while he attempted to repossess a vehicle at an Arlington apartment complex.
The Dallas Mavericks are on a roll, and as their success continues local businesses are pocketing profits.
Dallas was buzzing Monday with Mavs fever many fans haven't felt in a long time.
No children were injured this afternoon when the driver of a Chevy Silverado pickup truck ran into the back of their school bus.
The political equivalent to a game seven is now underway as early voting began Monday for the Texas primary runoff May 24.
Dozens of North Texas families found their retirement accounts empty after falling victim to a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme.
You may recognize a few iconic North Texas locations in Kendrick Lamar's latest music video.
Homeowners lined up until the doors closed at the Tarrant Appraisal District office in Fort Worth Monday, trying to beat the deadline to protest soaring property values.
Grand Prairie police arrested two men in connection to the fatal shooting of Luis Gongora, 25, on Sunday, May 15.
A repo man was seriously injured after someone shot him while he attempted to repossess a vehicle at an Arlington apartment complex.
The Dallas Mavericks are on a roll, and as their success continues local businesses are pocketing profits.
Dallas was buzzing Monday with Mavs fever many fans haven't felt in a long time.
No children were injured this afternoon when the driver of a Chevy Silverado pickup truck ran into the back of their school bus.
The political equivalent to a game seven is now underway as early voting began Monday for the Texas primary runoff May 24.
Dozens of North Texas families found their retirement accounts empty after falling victim to a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme.
In the group setting, they all agree that no one had given up hope. And they all believe the man recently arrested is "100%" the killer.
A North Texas business is stepping up to help desperate mothers across the state after seeing an I-Team investigation.
Ira Tobolowsky's sons said investigating their father's murder over the past six years has been a full-time job.
Hundreds of car buyers have filed complaints about delays in getting titles and registrations after purchasing a vehicle from the online used car dealer Vroom.
The political equivalent to a game seven is now underway as early voting began Monday for the Texas primary runoff May 24.
Cornyn and the group said their purpose was to let President Zelenskyy know that the US 'stands squarely behind Ukraine.
The justices, in a 6-3 decision, agreed that the somewhat obscure section of the law violates the Constitution.
Buttigieg said the formula shortage has the attention of the highest levels of the Biden administration.
"This individual is not going to see the light of day again," Hochul said of the suspected gunman in Saturday's attack.
Baby formula maker Abbott says it has reached a deal with regulators to restart production at the factory tied to the current shortage.
ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve power after six plants unexpectedly went offline.
As inflation continues to soar, local farmers and ranchers are feeling the pinch as the prices continue to grow.
Pediatricians are warning parents about resorting to unsafe alternatives to baby formula as the shortage continues to cause panic.
A low pressure fuel hose can crack over time due to heat from the engine. That can cause fuel leaks and increase fire risks.
Recent survey found more Americans are meditating - and that's a good thing, experts say.
Texas high court allows state to resume some abuse investigations into gender-confirming care for transgender youth.
Weiskopf's passion (post career) became designing golf courses. He now has around 80 to his name, including TPC Craig Ranch.
The hot temperatures combined with the humidity is keeping MedStar crews busy in Tarrant County.
This week marks National Prevention Week, an educational campaign surrounding substance use disorder.
Baby formula maker Abbott says it has reached a deal with regulators to restart production at the factory tied to the current shortage.
ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve power after six plants unexpectedly went offline.
Musk has been vocal about his desire to clean up Twitter's problem with "spam bots" that mimic real people and appeared to question whether the company was underreporting them.
As inflation continues to soar, local farmers and ranchers are feeling the pinch as the prices continue to grow.
Pediatricians are warning parents about resorting to unsafe alternatives to baby formula as the shortage continues to cause panic.
The Dallas Mavericks are off to the Western Conference finals for the 5th time in franchise history.
It was a heck of a series for newcomer Jake Oettinger, but the rest of the Dallas Stars couldn't get it together on Sunday.
Cowgirls from around the country are riding into the Fort Worth and Cowtown Coliseum on May 16 for the Women's Rodeo World Championship.
Weiskopf's passion (post career) became designing golf courses. He now has around 80 to his name, including TPC Craig Ranch.
The Mavericks won when facing elimination for the first time in three tries with Luka, their three-time All-Star point guard.
You may recognize a few iconic North Texas locations in Kendrick Lamar's latest music video.
Cowgirls from around the country are riding into the Fort Worth and Cowtown Coliseum on May 16 for the Women's Rodeo World Championship.
Country star Mickey Gilley, whose namesake Texas honky-tonk inspired the 1980 film "Urban Cowboy," has died. He was 86.
Dallas-based Bishop David Paul Moten is suing Kanye West over a sample used in the song "Come to Life" on West's new album "Donda."
The date is recognized as Star Wars Day so cue the cantina music and join local businesses to celebrate.
Partly cloudy skies. Low 74F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.
The Dallas Mavericks are on a roll, and as their success continues local businesses are pocketing profits.
Fear, frustration and a call for action. They were all expressed among members of Dallas' Korean community tonight during the first public meeting with police since last week's hate crime.
Dozens of North Texas families found their retirement accounts empty after falling victim to a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme.
Monday Evening's Top Stories: FBI data shows an increase in racially motivated attacks in the U.S., gas prices continue to rise and early voting begins this week for the March primary runoff elections.
All dressed up for their first Easter, these precious snuggle bunnies are ready for the holiday weekend.
The storm that moved through North Texas on the evening of March 14 was fast-moving but left a lot of damage behind in some places. Here are images from Fannin County, west of the town of Leonard, where many believe a tornado touched down.
The wind robbed Nick and Nora, The White Rock Lake eagles, of their nest and at least one egg. Now, the neighborhood is watching; hoping for the best for the beautiful pair.
Send your photos our way using the hashtag #FirstAlertDFW on Twitter and Instagram to be featured on air and on our website!
In the month leading up to most major holidays, you'll find Kathryn Callahan busy crocheting when not working as a NICU nurse at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth.