Uber, Lyft among companies offering discounts for Election Day
Uber and Lyft are offering 50% discounts to voters who need a ride to their polling place. Krispy Kreme is also offering a deal for voters.
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Uber and Lyft are offering 50% discounts to voters who need a ride to their polling place. Krispy Kreme is also offering a deal for voters.
Uber launched a new rider verification pilot program to promote trust and safety by confirming riders' identities, and Detroit is one of the first cities to get it.
Rideshare passengers have been known to forget all manner of unusual items, from live animals to a car engine.
Both the alleged shooter and the Uber driver appeared to have been targets of scam phone calls, the Clark County Sheriff's Office said.
Tipping has become more important for rideshare drivers as inflation erodes their pay, data show.
A group called Justice for App Workers is calling on rideshare drivers to strike on Valentines Day over low pay.
Drizly, an online alcohol marketplace, will cease operations in March, Uber said.
Michigan State Police are investigating after a woman was shot while riding in the backseat of an Uber on I-94 in Detroit Friday morning.
Teens between the ages of 13 and 17 will soon be able to request their own rides from Uber in several cities across the U.S.
An Uber driver was carjacked in Birmingham, and officers used the victim's "Find my iPhone" app to track the thief.
A Southfield man is accused of using Uber in connection to a bank robbery.
An Uber driver has been arrested after he allegedly sexually assaulted a Roseville woman in his vehicle in July.
Two Detroit teens have been charged as adults in the robbery and fatal stabbing of an Uber driver.
The Detroit-native dropped side b to his 'music to be murdered by' album that was released earlier this year.
Starting Monday, Uber will require drivers and passengers to verify they are wearing face coverings before the ride can begin.
Uber wants to be the transportation company for everyone, no matter how passengers get where they're going. That's why the app will now give e-bikes and e-scooters the same prominence as car trips in two cities.
Uber announced it is testing restaurant food deliveries by drone and it would work with Volvo Cars to build a vehicle capable of driving autonomously.
Jason Dalton, the former Uber driver who killed six people between shifts between while working as a driver gets life in prison with no chance of parole.
A Pittsburgh man has been arrested after undercover police officers busted him for leaving two-pounds of marijuana in an Uber.
It's been nearly a decade since ride-sharing app Uber first arrived on the scene, hitting the streets of San Francisco in 2010.
Martha Stewart's first Uber ride was not a good thing.
Uber wants to restart testing autonomous vehicles on public roads nearly eight months after one of its SUVs hit and killed an Arizona pedestrian.
Need a lift to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 6? Call an Uber for free.
After a heated text message exchange with his on-again, off-again girlfriend, Jason Boek followed an Uber he thought was driving her home and swerved in front of it on a dark stretch of road in central Florida early Tuesday morning, authorities say.
Using his horse and buggy, Timothy Hochstedler has opened his own business called "Amish Uber."
These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what Cabinet members do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.
On Thursday, Tlaib said the warrant "signals that the days of the Israeli apartheid government operating with impunity are ending."
Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed that live larvae found in June were caper fruit flies.
These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what Cabinet members do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.
On Thursday, Tlaib said the warrant "signals that the days of the Israeli apartheid government operating with impunity are ending."
Hoekstra, who was named chairman earlier this year, previously served as a U.S. House representative in Michigan's 2nd District and as the U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands during Trump's first term.
A 72-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman suffered critical injuries. Several others suffered minor injuries as well.
Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
Local UAW members claim Stellantis is to blame for roughly 4,000 layoffs this fall, not poor market conditions.
Ford said Wednesday most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $46, which is $12 less than what they were paying from 2023's highest price in August.
General Motors announced Friday it was laying off nearly 1,000 salaried workers worldwide.
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
Tickets go on sale to the general public via Ticketmaster on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 22 at 10 a.m.
These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what Cabinet members do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.
Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
Detroit's Tarik Skubal wins the AL Cy Young Award after leading the Tigers to its first playoff in a decade.
The school district introduced therapy dogs two years ago, and things have gone so well that it decided to add six more dogs.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
A number of homes in parts of Metro Detroit are seeing elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, according to officials.
Detroit's Tarik Skubal wins the AL Cy Young Award after leading the Tigers to its first playoff in a decade.
Hinch, a 50-year-old in his fourth season leading the Tigers, made the playoffs with a torrid second half despite losing quality players like right-hander Jack Flaherty at the July 30 trade deadline.
Weeks before the high school wrestling season is set to begin, the Livonia Public Schools District has fired a wrestling coach.
The Detroit Lions have developed a killer instinct this season.
Zach LaVine scored 16 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and the Chicago Bulls pulled away for a 122-112 win against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
The Detroit People's Food Co-op is a consumer owned business all across Michigan who can claim ownership and among the groceries. The location also offers a hot bar and also has offerings available for Thanksgiving. Akil Kasai Talley joins CBS News Detroit to discuss what is offered.
A new play at Grosse Pointe Theatre, "Over the River and Through the Woods," is underway through Nov. 24. Theater director Laura Ver Beek joins CBS News Detroit to talk about the play.
With Thanksgiving coming up, more than half of all Americans are expected to travel. Google is releasing new data on traveling. Google Trends expert Jennifer Jones joins CBS News Detroit to discuss those trends.
Eighteen condo units have been destroyed in an explosion Tuesday evening in Orion Township, officials say; President-elect Trump nominated Michigan GOP Chair Pete Hoekstra for U.S. ambassador to Canada; Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal received the AL Cy Young Award after leading the team to the playoffs; and more on the latest top stories.
As the holidays approach, many people plan to spend time with family. But what about those whom you haven't talked to in a while? Dr. Molly Oshea, pediatrician and consultant, joins CBS News Detroit to discuss.