DETROIT – 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.
Thu, February 19, 2026 at 3:23 PM UTC The company is also weighing stricter rules around other serious offenses, such as harassment, restraining-order violations and weapons charges. People with these ...
Uber is moving to tighten driver background checks after a New York Times investigation exposed serious gaps in its screening policies that allowed people with violent criminal histories to work for ...
The law cites a New York Times investigation that found Uber received reports of sexual assault or sexual misconduct far more ...
CBS News California Investigates found that accounts for companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash can be bought or rented online without needing to provide identification.