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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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Massachusetts Trio Busted After Locking Themselves in Shed During Escape Attempt: Police Massachusetts Trio Busted After Locking Themselves in Shed During Escape Attempt: Police
Massachusetts Trio Busted After Locking Themselves in Shed During Escape Attempt: 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 …
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 …
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 …
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…
Woman Raped After Getting Into Car She Thought Was An Uber In Boston: DA Woman Raped After Getting Into Car She Thought Was An Uber In Boston: DA
Woman Raped After Getting Into Car She Thought Was An Uber In Boston: DA A woman told Boston police she got the ride from hell when she accidentally got into a car she believed was her Uber on Saturday, Oct. 14, and the driver raped her, authorities said.  Qabel Najeeb, 29, of Worcester, who investigators said was behind the wheel of that car, is charged with one count of rape and was being held on a $10,000 bail, the Suffolk County District Attorney said.  The 32-year-old woman called Boston police and said she'd ordered a ride home from a Boston nightclub a little before 5 a.m., but the ride was canceled, authorities said. The woman did not realize t…
Sacred Heart University Student In Medically Inducted Coma After Fairfield Crash Sacred Heart University Student In Medically Inducted Coma After Fairfield Crash
Sacred Heart University Student In Medically Inducted Coma After Fairfield Crash One of five Sacred Heart University students involved in a horrific two-car crash in Fairfield County that injured six is in a medically induced coma, according to a GoFundMe. The collision took place in the town of Fairfield around 12:05 a.m., Friday, Sept. 29 on Jefferson Street near Sacred Heart's Martire Building. When police arrived on the scene, they found a 2021 Toyota Corolla and a 2018 Audi on its roof, Fairfield Police Lt. Edward Nook Jr. said. The Toyota was operated by an Uber driver carrying four female passengers who are also SHU students  There were two admitted to Saint Vi…
Teen Carjacks Uber At Gunpoint In Western Mass But Doesn't Make It Far: Police Teen Carjacks Uber At Gunpoint In Western Mass But Doesn't Make It Far: Police
Teen Carjacks Uber At Gunpoint In Western Mass But Doesn't Make It Far: Police A 17-year-old decided to outsource part of the carjacking process last week in Springfield when he called the car to come to him, but his plan didn't go as he'd hoped, authorities said.   The teen ordered an Uber on Friday, Aug. 4, just after 2 p.m. to pick him up on Locust Street, Springfield police said. When the car arrived, the kid pulled a gun on the driver and ordered him to get out.  The teen, despite being barely old enough to have a driver's license, hopped in the driver's seat and sped away. Police spotted the stolen Uber near Boston Road and tried to pull it over, …
Missing 16-Year-Old Girl Found In CT, Police Say Missing 16-Year-Old Girl Found In CT, Police Say
Missing 16-Year-Old Girl Found In CT, Police Say New update: Jensen was located in Hamden, police announced on Tuesday, June 27, also adding that no foul play is suspected.  Original Report: Police are asking for help from the public in finding a 16-year-old girl who has been missing for several days in Hartford County.  Authorities are currently searching for Elizabeth "Blake" Jensen, age 16, who was last seen leaving her residence on Elm Street in Windsor Locks on Wednesday, June 21 around 8 p.m., according to the Windsor Locks Police Department.  Her grandparents believe that Jensen may have entered an Uber, as she…
Remains Of Mass Native, Startup Founder Located More Than A Year After He Went Missing: Police Remains Of Mass Native, Startup Founder Located More Than A Year After He Went Missing: Police
Remains Of Mass Native, Startup Founder Located More Than A Year After He Went Missing: Police The Massachusetts-born founder of an addiction recovery app was picked up by an Uber in 2021 and was never seen alive again, reports say.  Human remains found in an abandoned property in Santa Monica were identified on Saturday, May 6 as 39-year-old Beau Mann, according to the Santa Monica Police.  Mann, who is from Oxford, Massachusetts, according to Telegram, founded Sober Grid, an app designed to support those recovering from addictions through an online community and peer coaching.  Posted by Help Find Beau Mann on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 Mann created Sober Grid in 2015 after stru…
Man Tried To Get Kids In His Car At Shrewsbury Bus Stop; Police Investigating Man Tried To Get Kids In His Car At Shrewsbury Bus Stop; Police Investigating
Man Tried To Get Kids In His Car At Shrewsbury Bus Stop; Police Investigating Students waiting at a bus stop in Worcester County were smart enough not to fall for a man's trick to get them in his car, but police are asking for the public's help to find him before he tries it again.  The man approached several kids in the Shrewsbury Commons Wednesday morning, March 15, and said their parents had called an Uber to take them to school, the Shrewsbury Police Department said. None of the children got in the car, and the man drove away moments later. They reported the incident to a school resource officer later that day.  The kids described the suspect as a …
CA Woman Who Drove To MA To Deliver Fentanyl Gets Over 4 Years In Prison CA Woman Who Drove To MA To Deliver Fentanyl Gets Over 4 Years In Prison
CA Woman Who Drove To MA To Deliver Fentanyl Gets Over 4 Years In Prison A California woman was sentenced to more than five years in prison for traveling across the country to deliver fentanyl right into the hands of an undercover DEA agent, authorities said. Adelaida Yudit Garibay, age 46, of Burbank, drove from California to Boston to deliver two kilograms of fentanyl in September 2021, the US Attorney's Office for Massachusetts reports.  Garibay was seen picking up the fentanyl in Jamaica Plain before Ubering to the South Bay Mall in Dorchester to complete the transaction, Universal Hub reports. During a subsequent traffic stop, authorities fou…
Uber Driver Smashes Car Into Citizens Bank In Neighboring Boston City Uber Driver Smashes Car Into Citizens Bank In Neighboring Boston City
Uber Driver Smashes Car Into Citizens Bank In Neighboring Boston City Three people are in the hospital and a building has significant damage after an Uber driver drove into a bank in a popular square just outside of Boston, authorities said.  Police responded to a crash in Porter Square area in Cambridge around 11:11 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, Cambridge Police said.  Upon arrival, officials found a 66-year-old man had driven his 2022 Toyota Highlander into the Citizens Bank at 822 Somerville Avenue.  Investigators believe the operator of the vehicle was an Uber driver who was driving two passengers at the time of the crash, police said.&n…
'To The Rescue:' Cambridge Police Officers Help Struggling Handicapped Man Get Home 'To The Rescue:' Cambridge Police Officers Help Struggling Handicapped Man Get Home
'To The Rescue:' Cambridge Police Officers Help Struggling Handicapped Man Get Home Several officers with the Cambridge Police Department are being praised for successfully helping a handicapped man who stuck in the city get home safe.  Officers were called to help a non-verbal elderly man who had a malfunction with his wheelchair in Harvard Square on July 4th, the department said on Facebook.  As an officer, you will never know the type of support needed during a shift; whether it’s July 4th or not. Earlier... Posted by Cambridge Police Department on Monday, July 4, 2022 When officers were unable to reset the wheelchair, they made numerous calls to help get the man…
Three Grads Of Same High School, Including Two Brothers, Among Five Victims In Head-On Crash Three Grads Of Same High School, Including Two Brothers, Among Five Victims In Head-On Crash
Three Grads Of Same High School, Including Two Brothers, Among Five Victims In Head-On Crash Three graduates of the same New York high school, including two brothers, were among the five people killed in a head-on crash in the Hamptons over the weekend. Police said the crash happened on Saturday, July 24, on Montauk Highway in Suffolk County, near the intersection of Quogue Street East in the Village of Quogue. A westbound Nissan Maxima reportedly drove into oncoming traffic, colliding with an eastbound Toyota Prius. Both drivers were killed in the crash. Police identified the driver of the Nissan as Justin Mendez, age 22, of Brookhaven. The driver of the Toyota was identified as …