Gay man's face 'peeled off' in knife attack, police won't charge his confessed attacker
Former Uber driver Arnold Lawton admits to slashing Rene Alvarez last year. Here's why prosecutors won't file criminal or hate-crime charges.
MAY 12, 2025
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Uber Reportedly Blocked Trans Drivers’ Accounts For Being “Fraudulent”
Drivers say they were locked out of their accounts or permanently banned over current photos that didn't match their IDs.
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Uber CEO Stands by Lesbian Couple Kicked Out of Car for Kissing
"You can't do this in the car. You aren't allowed to do this. It's disrespectful," an Uber driver told the couple of their kissing as he left them on the side of the road in New York City.
JUNE 12, 2018
Lil Nas X Sports Vintage Elton John for Their Uber Eats Collaboration
The pioneering queer musicians playfully banter with one another for a series of Uber Eats ads.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Uber, Lyft Drivers Routinely Cancel Black, LGBTQ Riders, Study Finds
Bias has seeped into 21st-century technology, according to university researchers.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
Sia’s Quiet Side
Chatty and chirpy when she's talking about her career as an uber-indie musician, Sia downplays her sexuality.
MARCH 26, 2008
Who is Laura Loomer, the MAGA Republican influencing Donald Trump, considered too racist even for Marjorie Taylor Greene?
The right-wing extremist is exerting her influence on Donald Trump and the MAGA base.
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Uber Begs Customers Not to Boycott in Light of Sexual Harassment Allegations
The ride-sharing company is in damage control mode after a female former employee blogged about alleged institutionalized sexual harassment.
FEBRUARY 23, 2017
Oklahoma GOP State Senator Accused of Sexually Assaulting Uber Driver
Sen. Bryce Marlatt's record includes backing a bill that bans abortion at 20 weeks.
JULY 10, 2017
WATCH: Chicago Uber Driver Kicks Out Gay Men for Kissing
The cab driver has been charged with assault for the incident that followed.
APRIL 10, 2015
Driven to Quit: Uber CEO Leaves Trump Economic Advisory Board (Video)
Under pressure, the embattled head of the driver-for-hire service announced he would no loner participate in the confab. Reports said Disney CEO Bob Iger also skipped the confab.
FEBRUARY 3, 2017
BREAKING: Morphine Love Dion severely injured during car crash following DragCon 2024
The lip sync assassin was in an Uber with other people during the scary incident.
JULY 22, 2024
Hannah Gadsby Hasn't Quit Comedy: New Show 'Douglas' Will Tour U.S.
The out comic announced in Nanette that she was done with comedy, but now her new show will explore the uber-fame that arose from the Netflix special.
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Lyft Now Lets Women and Nonbinary Riders Request Their Driver’s Gender
The service, called “Women+ Connect,” is rolling out in the coming months.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
WATCH: Uber Driver Does Karaoke With Passengers
Uber driver Jonathan Gaurano has won the internet this week with a video of his in-car karaoke with passengers.
AUGUST 20, 2015
Judge Sides With Driver Who Kicked Girlfriends Out of Uber for Kissing
The judge couldn't believe an Uber driver would risk losing his license over what the girlfriends said was a "peck" on the mouth and determined he had no anti-LGBT bias.
JULY 10, 2018
This State Says Uber Drivers Can Skip LGBT People
Regardless of what lawmakers want, Uber has its own anti-discrimination policy that includes sexual orientation and gender identity.
FEBRUARY 15, 2016
No Fare: London Uber Driver Kicks Out Gay Couple for Kissing
Uber has suspended a driver who left two passengers on the side of the road, pending an investigation into alleged homophobia.
JANUARY 6, 2015
One Million Moms Mocks Jonathan Van Ness for Uber Eats Ad
The anti-LGBTQ+ group waged a bigoted attack on the Queer Eye star's nonbinary identity.
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Couple at SF Pride Says Uber Driver Kicked Them Out
The couple says they were kicked out of the car for kissing.
JUNE 28, 2016