The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. LOS ANGELES, Dec. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The nonprofit Consumer Watchdog warned Uber users to start using Lyft after ...

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 ...

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- ...

Uber says the driver charged with killing six people had passed a background check, but had only been driving for the ride-sharing service for less than a month. Uber says riders had given Jason ...

The issue of background checks for Uber and Lyft drivers remains controversial, with a proposed state law that would tighten requirements as well as a taxi lawsuit against Uber claiming false ...