Uber Unveils New Safety Feature In Aftermath Of Murder Of College Student From New Jersey
The feature will be available by the end of the week, Uber said.
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The feature will be available by the end of the week, Uber said.
It's a growing trend where a driver falsely claims an incident requiring cleanup and imposes fees.
That number takes into account everything from unwanted kissing to rape.
Non-service animals will soon be allowed on Uber rides.
Uber says it will continue to add other scenarios to the Ride Check scenario.
Police say Uber driver Zacharias Georgalis picked up the young women and began heading in an unfamiliar direction.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan says 27-year-old Elgaafary will be sentenced at a later date and then likely deported to Egypt, where he is a citizen.
The protests arrive just ahead of Uber's initial public stock offering, which is planned for Friday.
Uber will begin to send push alerts reminding riders to check the license plate number, car make and model, and compare the name and photo of the driver who shows up, before getting into a vehicle.
The circumstances of his death and the discovery of his body were not immediately clear.
Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation has approved Uber's request to resume testing autonomous vehicles on public roads in the Pittsburgh area.
Uber is making it more convenient for riders with wheelchairs to get around the city.
A Pennsylvania Uber driver is facing charges after he allegedly raped an unconscious passenger.
All 50 states and the District of Columbia sued Uber, saying the company violated laws requiring it to promptly notify people affected by the breach.
Using his horse and buggy, Timothy Hochstedler has opened his own business called "Amish Uber."
Drivers are being accused of "vomit fraud," as many of the Uber employees allegedly claim their passengers threw up in the car after being picked up from a night of partying.
An Uber driver in Tennessee didn't react well to being told he was driving the wrong way and allegedly hit his passenger with a baseball bat.
Uber's CEO Khosrowshahi has vowed to "do the right thing," repair the damage from previous missteps and lure back alienated riders who defected to rivals such as Lyft.
Uber will start doing annual criminal background checks on U.S. drivers and hire a company that constantly monitors criminal arrests as it tries to do a better job of keeping riders safe.
Uber has acquired a bikeshare company as it expands beyond cars in its efforts to reshape transportation.
A federal appeals court in Philadelphia has ruled that Uber did not violate antitrust laws in another setback to the traditional taxi industry.
An Uber driver in California takes a wrong turn and gets into this big mess.
Uber says it has suspended self-driving operations in Phoenix and other cities after car kills pedestrian.
A South Jersey township is partnering with Uber to give people free rides home in an attempt to save lives.
A 22-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the foot after someone pulled up to the Uber he was riding in and opened fire.
School District of Philadelphia officials are urging families to register their children for kindergarten and pre-K soon.
Enhanced security measures are being taken at Mount Moriah Cemetery after an alleged grave robber stole more than 100 sets of human remains.
The Eagles are looking for a new offensive coordinator to replace Kevin Patullo. Here's what to know about their search so far.
An ambitious $150 million plan is underway to revitalize Broad Street in Center City.
Philadelphia's iconic Rocky statue is returning to its original home after the city's Art Commission voted to approve relocation.
School District of Philadelphia officials are urging families to register their children for kindergarten and pre-K soon.
Enhanced security measures are being taken at Mount Moriah Cemetery after an alleged grave robber stole more than 100 sets of human remains.
The Eagles are looking for a new offensive coordinator to replace Kevin Patullo. Here's what to know about their search so far.
An ambitious $150 million plan is underway to revitalize Broad Street in Center City.
Highs will hit the 50s Wednesday in the Philadelphia region, but we'll have a chance of snow and rain at night.
School District of Philadelphia officials are urging families to register their children for kindergarten and pre-K soon.
Enhanced security measures are being taken at Mount Moriah Cemetery after an alleged grave robber stole more than 100 sets of human remains.
An ambitious $150 million plan is underway to revitalize Broad Street in Center City.
Philadelphia's iconic Rocky statue is returning to its original home after the city's Art Commission voted to approve relocation.
Police said Sister Paul Mercedes Perreca was killed in a hit-and-run on Jan. 9, 2006, at Cottman Avenue and Hawthorne Street.
A four-alarm fire broke out at a high-rise building in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Minor league hockey returns to Trenton, New Jersey, in 2026-27 for the first time in 13 years: meet the Ironhawks of the ECHL.
The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
New Jersey is suing a recycling company over a series of fires at scrap metal yards in Camden.
The Paterson School District says the teacher accused of giving special needs students hot sauce as a form of discipline has been relieved of her duties.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
Hundreds of people gathered for a final farewell to Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook after he was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV.
Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook will be laid to rest on Monday, nearly two weeks after he was shot and killed inside the Wilmington DMV.
Lawmakers who represent the Philadelphia area gave their opinions on the U.S.' military operation in Venezuela on Saturday.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
One person was killed after a crash involving a horse and buggy in the 4000 block of Strasburg Road in Salisbury Township.
The Eagles are looking for a new offensive coordinator to replace Kevin Patullo. Here's what to know about their search so far.
According to multiple reports, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez has signed a $130 million deal with the Red Sox.
Brian Daboll and Todd Monken are some of the candidates who could become the next offensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Phillies acquired Chase Shugart in a trade with the Pirates, days after Pittsburgh designated the pitcher for assignment.
The Eagles have fired offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, two days after the Birds' loss to the 49ers in the wild-card round.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Chatbots, computer programs that utilize artificial intelligence, are designed to engage in conversations that sound human-like.
School District of Philadelphia leaders are encouraging families to sign children up for pre-K and kindergarten when the registration window opens next week.
Girl Scout cookie season is here. The long-standing tradition is almost a century old and has its origins in Philadelphia. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri reports.
Volunteers at the Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery took CBS News Philadelphia on a tour and showed us the eight gravesites police said Jonathan Gerlach burglarized on the Yeadon side of the cemetery. Many more are believed to have been burglarized.
Police are renewing efforts to solve a 20-year-old hit-and-run that killed a nun in Northeast Philadelphia.