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Uber Adding Helicopter Rides With New Partnership: What To Know Uber Adding Helicopter Rides With New Partnership: What To Know
Uber Adding Helicopter Rides With New Partnership: What To Know You may soon be able to use Uber to book a helicopter ride. Uber is planning to offer Blade helicopter rides through electric air taxi maker Joby Aviation, the companies said in a joint news release on Wednesday, Sept. 10. The partnership comes after Joby purchased Blade's air transportation business for $125 million in August, CNBC reported. Blade flew more than 50,000 passengers in 2024 across the New York metropolitan area and Southern Europe, including routes connecting Newark Liberty International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Manhattan, and the Hampton…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Uber Driver Knocks Biotech CEO Unconscious Over Service Dog, Lawsuit Claims (Video) Uber Driver Knocks Biotech CEO Unconscious Over Service Dog, Lawsuit Claims (Video)
Uber Driver Knocks Biotech CEO Unconscious Over Service Dog, Lawsuit Claims (Video) A biotechnology executive is reportedly suing Uber after a video showed one of its drivers punching him in the face while he was holding his service dog. Bryan Kobel, CEO of United Kingdom-based TC BioPharm, filed the lawsuit on Monday, Aug. 18, according to The Post and Courier newspaper in Charleston, South Carolina.  The suit claims that Kobel was knocked unconscious while waiting for a ride with his girlfriend outside Maison, a French restaurant on Upper King Street in Charleston, on Thursday, April 24. According to the lawsuit, the driver, identified as 42-year-old Vadim Nik…

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by Chris Spiker
News
New Travel Advisory Issued By State Department For Mexico: Here's Why New Travel Advisory Issued By State Department For Mexico: Here's Why
New Travel Advisory Issued By State Department For Mexico: Here's Why The US State Department has issued updated travel guidance for one of America’s closest neighbors, citing a mix of safety risks for visitors. The advisory that went live on Tuesday, Aug. 12 applies to Mexico, where officials say travelers should “exercise increased caution” because of threats that include terrorism, crime, and kidnapping.  It is classified as Level 2 on the agency’s four-tier alert system, which ranges from Level 1 (“exercise normal precautions”) to Level 4 (“do not travel”). According to the advisory, violent crimes such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking,…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Lyft Now Lets Riders Favorite Drivers – Or Block Them for Good Lyft Now Lets Riders Favorite Drivers – Or Block Them for Good
Lyft Now Lets Riders Favorite Drivers – Or Block Them for Good Lyft riders will soon be able to pick their favorite drivers or block ones they don't want to see again. The ridesharing company announced the new features on Thursday, July 24. They'll roll out in select US and Canadian cities ahead of a full launch by the end of August. When a rider favorites a driver, the app will alert that driver and mark future ride requests from that passenger. "This isn't just about convenience – it's about giving you more control over your ride experience," said Lyft. "You can build relationships with drivers who get your vibe, whether that's keeping the…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Uber Will Let Women Skip Male Drivers, Riders Wth New Feature: Here's How Uber Will Let Women Skip Male Drivers, Riders Wth New Feature: Here's How
Uber Will Let Women Skip Male Drivers, Riders Wth New Feature: Here's How Women will soon be able to request Uber rides from other women rather than men. Uber is rolling out a new feature in the US that allows women drivers and passengers to choose other women, the company announced in a news release on Wednesday, July 23. The feature called Women Preferences aims to give women more control over who they're matched with on the platform. A pilot program will begin in Detroit, Los Angeles, and San Francisco in the coming weeks before expanding the feature nationwide. "At Uber, we believe that when we make our platform better for women, we make it better for e…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Manchester Drug Dealer Kidnapped Uber Driver While Fleeing From Cops: Prosecutor Manchester Drug Dealer Kidnapped Uber Driver While Fleeing From Cops: Prosecutor
Manchester Drug Dealer Kidnapped Uber Driver While Fleeing From Cops: Prosecutor A 27-year-old Manchester, CT man is facing kidnapping charges after he forced an Uber driver to help him flee from the police on Thursday, June 5, authorities said. New Jersey State Police responded to a notification from Pennsylvania State Police about a pursuit of Drew Earlington in a motor vehicle from Lebanon, PA, the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office said. Drew Earlington had called an Uber to help him flee to New Jersey, unlawfully confining the driver for a substantial period of time as he tried to evade Pennsylvania police, authorities said The Uber driver surreptitiously contac…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
‘Shots Fired’: Bodycam Shows Interaction Between CT Teen, Police Before His Death ‘Shots Fired’: Bodycam Shows Interaction Between CT Teen, Police Before His Death
‘Shots Fired’: Bodycam Shows Interaction Between CT Teen, Police Before His Death A 17-year-old Connecticut boy is dead after police say he accidentally shot himself while running from officers who were investigating a dine-and-dash at a restaurant. East Hartford police released body-camera footage Tuesday, June 3, showing the final moments before the Hartford teen’s death. Authorities have not released his name.  The incident began around 5 a.m. Sunday at the AAA Diner on Main Street in East Hartford. According to police, four people ate at the popular 24-hour restaurant and ran off without paying a $115 bill. An officer spotted the group entering an Uber and pull…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Bumbling Trio Busted After Accidentally Locking Themselves In Shed During Escape: Police Bumbling Trio Busted After Accidentally Locking Themselves In Shed During Escape: Police
Bumbling Trio Busted After Accidentally Locking Themselves In Shed During Escape: Police Two men were arrested after their accomplice accidentally locked them in a shed while he left to call an Uber during a police pursuit, authorities said. Jovanie Candelaria, Teyvaun Williams-Santiago, and Zachary Hardy — all 18 and from Massachusetts — were arrested Thursday, May 1, in South Windsor following a chase on Route 5, officials said. South Windsor police responded around 3 a.m. to reports of a stolen vehicle speeding along the highway. When officers attempted to pull the car over, the driver accelerated, prompting a pursuit. \ Officers used spike strips, which blew out the car's …

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Earn Miles On Major Airline With Uber Rides, Food Orders: Here's How Earn Miles On Major Airline With Uber Rides, Food Orders: Here's How
Earn Miles On Major Airline With Uber Rides, Food Orders: Here's How Delta SkyMiles members can now earn miles every time they ride with Uber or order from Uber Eats under a new partnership. The program officially launched on Tuesday, April 22, giving early access to SkyMiles members who had signed up for a waitlist. All other customers can start linking their accounts on Thursday, April 24, according to a news release. The move ends the airline's longtime partnership with Lyft and marks a new chapter for the SkyMiles loyalty program as Delta celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2025. "SkyMiles membership is about giving Delta's loyal customers more ways to …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Uber One Trapped Users In Subscriptions They Didn't Want, FTC Claims In Lawsuit Uber One Trapped Users In Subscriptions They Didn't Want, FTC Claims In Lawsuit
Uber One Trapped Users In Subscriptions They Didn't Want, FTC Claims In Lawsuit Uber promised convenience, but federal regulators say the company trapped users in subscriptions they never asked for and made it nearly impossible to leave. The Federal Trade Commission accused Uber of secretly enrolling customers in its Uber One program, which launched in 2021. The FTC filed the lawsuit and announced it on Monday, April 21. The agency said Uber charged customers before trials ended, and buried cancellation behind up to 32 steps – despite a "cancel anytime" pledge. "Americans are tired of getting signed up for unwanted subscriptions that seem impossible to …

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
CT Uber Driver Caught Masturbating In Customer's Bathroom Busted: Police CT Uber Driver Caught Masturbating In Customer's Bathroom Busted: Police
CT Uber Driver Caught Masturbating In Customer's Bathroom Busted: Police A 33-year-old Uber driver from Connecticut was arrested after a passenger caught him masturbating in their bathroom, authorities said. Ramesh Chand, of West Hartford, was arrested in South Windsor on Friday, March 14, just before 2:30 a.m., according to police. A passenger called South Windsor police after reporting that Chand asked to use the man's bathroom. After a few minutes, Chand allegedly opened the door and exposed himself while masturbating, authorities said. Chand later turned himself in to South Windsor police on a charge of disorderly conduct and was released on a $1,500 non-su…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Delta Teams Up With Uber, Ending SkyMiles Rewards Partnership With Lyft Delta Teams Up With Uber, Ending SkyMiles Rewards Partnership With Lyft
Delta Teams Up With Uber, Ending SkyMiles Rewards Partnership With Lyft Delta will enter a new partnership with Uber and allow SkyMiles customers to earn rewards on rides, ending the airline's longtime relationship with Lyft, officials said. Delta Air Lines and Uber announced their new partnership at the CES 2025 trade show in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Jan. 7. SkyMiles members will be able to earn miles for eligible Uber riders and Uber Eats orders in the spring of 2025. The heads of the companies shared their excitement about the venture, saying that about 15 percent of all Uber ride bookings either begin or end at airports. "Delta is thrilled to come together wi…

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by Chris Spiker