SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – There are thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers across the state, including here in western Massachusetts. Those drivers now have to undergo two background checks, one for ...

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. The move ...

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 ...

How safe do you feel riding in an Uber? People who use ride-sharing apps trust drivers to take them to their destinations safely. Although the vast majority of rides are completed with no issues- ...

The company monitors passenger feedback for risky driver behavior. Some accused of serious sexual assault had prior records of complaints. Credit...Illustration by Max-o-matic; Photographs by Andres ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The company is also weighing stricter rules around other serious offenses, such as harassment, restraining-order violations and ...

How safe do you feel riding in an Uber? People who use ride-sharing apps trust drivers to take them to their destinations safely. Although the vast majority of rides are completed with no issues- ...