Uber Rolling Out New 'Verify Your Ride' Safety Feature
Verify Your Ride, is what Uber is calling its new system launching nationwide this week.
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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.
Only 4 months ago, a female Uber driver was allegedly assaulted by passengers in Haltom City, now she's preparing to file a lawsuit against both Uber and the passengers.
Steven Turner, 37, is charged with Failure to Stop and Render Aid.
Ride-hailing giant Uber is planning to sell 180 million shares for between $44 and $50 per share, in a sign of caution.
If you're planning to head to Deep Ellum this weekend, look for some changes meant to improve safety and reduce traffic.
Uber is releasing a new feature to help riders ensure they're getting into the right vehicles.
A man was arrested Saturday in the death of a 21-year-old college student after police say she got into his vehicle thinking it was her Uber ride.
Lyft officially kicked off the investor road show for its initial public offering (IPO), putting 30 million shares up for sale Monday.
From Uber driver to hero. A woman - and her customer - jumped into action and may have saved the life of a family who had no idea their car was on fire.
A ride-sharing company in Dallas hopes to revolutionize the industry with its "Safety First" approach.
More rental bikes and scooters are on the way to Dallas sidewalks.
While thousands of Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks fans enjoyed the game from AT&T Stadium, thousands of other fans watched from Texas Live! Saturday in Arlington.
Uber just introduced a new, monthly subscription that lets riders avoid unexpected surge pricing and Austin is one of five cities where the service is being rolled out.
Corey Daniels,26, was arrested after a warrant was issued for one count of capital murder in the death of Bre'Asia Simone Johnson, APD said.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is presumed dead after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday, multiple Israeli official sources and a senior U.S. intelligence official told CBS News.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
The dry weather pattern isn't expected to last much longer. Starting Tuesday night through the next weekend, rain and storms will be possible.
U.S. allies and adversaries responded to the joint attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran with concern over the risks of a new war in the Middle East.
Corey Daniels,26, was arrested after a warrant was issued for one count of capital murder in the death of Bre'Asia Simone Johnson, APD said.
Racing fans—get ready. The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington is set to roar into town this spring, bringing a brand‑new kind of excitement to North Texas.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is presumed dead after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday, multiple Israeli official sources and a senior U.S. intelligence official told CBS News.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
The dry weather pattern isn't expected to last much longer. Starting Tuesday night through the next weekend, rain and storms will be possible.
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
Internal turmoil, missing records, and clashing narratives raise new questions about the nonprofit's management and oversight.
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
Seven years after a deadly school bus-train crash in Athens, the same crossing still lacks gates or lights—despite repeated promises to fix it.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is presumed dead after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday, multiple Israeli official sources and a senior U.S. intelligence official told CBS News.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
President Trump says his objective in attacking Iran "is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats" from the regime in Tehran. Read his full statement and watch the video here.
The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, which responded with retaliatory strikes on U.S. bases in the region.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
Linda Potthoff of University Park says she had been short of breath for weeks before her condition suddenly worsened.
Nothing surgical could prepare her family for June 18, 2004, when her father was shot and killed on duty for the Grand Prairie Police Department.
The American Heart Association is partnering with Fort Worth PD to equip 150 patrol cars with the life-saving devices. Since officers are often first on the scene, this AHA-backed initiative aims to drastically improve survival rates across the community.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
The wide receiver will be guaranteed a $27.3 million salary for the 2026 season.
"Chasing Victory: An INDYCAR Exhibition" showcases the speed, innovation and legacy of open-wheel racing.
Wyatt Johnston scored his 30th and 31st goals of the season as the Dallas Stars beat the Seattle Kraken 4-1.
"I know, like, later on, there'll be a full invite for all Team USA athletes to go to the White House like there has been in the past," decorated U.S. women's hockey veteran Kelly Pannek told CBS News.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of Team Canada's 42 shots in the Olympic gold medal match.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
