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Uber Vows Bigger Focus On Safety
Popular ridesharing service Uber promises to focus on rider safety amid increasing concerns that its drivers are not adequately screened for past criminal convictions.
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Popular ridesharing service Uber promises to focus on rider safety amid increasing concerns that its drivers are not adequately screened for past criminal convictions.
The Dallas City Council on Wednesday updated the city's transportation regulations so that ridesharing companies are now required to have insurance.
Uber raised $1.2 billion in its latest round of funding from venture capitalists, a sign that investors were little fazed by the ride-hailing app's recent spate of bad publicity.
A look at the stories trending on social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and others.
A warning tonight for people who use hi-tech ride sharing services, like Uber. Users are encountering some imposter drivers wanting to take advantage of the service's popularity
Technology companies point out that the push for regulation is ironic in many technology-heavy cities that have built their reputations, in large part, on being on the leading edge.
A new Dallas based company is bringing the blow-out to your front door.
In anticipation of the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Uber and MADD are forming a partnership and launching a national effort to keep people safe on the road.
Dallas City Hall tried once again to broker middle ground between traditional taxi service and app-on-demand private transport companies like Uber and LYFT. But a hoped-for resolution will have to wait for another day.
Taxi's, limos and transportation technology companies Uber and Lyft may soon all play by the same rules.
The shared ride service Uber discovers a multi-state criminal database it was using may not include all federal criminal records and was missing many county records.
Months after trying to quietly pass new "anti-Uber" regulations, the City of Dallas Tuesday held its first public hearing on changes to the city's transportation codes.
Ever suddenly decide you want a live Christmas tree delivered to your front door? Smartphone technology is making it happen across North Texas -- but for one day only! Two companies are teaming up to deliver trees.
Getting a Christmas tree from the store to your front door will be a little easier in Dallas, at least for one day.
Ever since driving into Dallas, the car service technology company, Uber, has run into opposition from city hall. Behind that opposition the CBS 11 I-Team consistently found Uber's competition, Yellow Cab.
Dallas's Interim City Manager seems to be shifting his approach over a local limousine service in reverse.
A new on-demand car service could soon be coming to Dallas.
The future of an app-driven limousine service, called Uber, in Dallas remains up for debate.
There's one issue in particular that has phones ringing off the hook at Dallas City Hall. Leaders are getting calls about a battle over the popular car service -- connected to an app --- called "Uber."
Have you heard of Uber? The chauffeur service just started in Dallas, and it allows you to order a driver through an app on your phone. As more people in North Texas are learning about it, its popularity and controversy continues to grow.
The virtual ballot will show Biden "as the presumptive and only qualified nominee," but there's an option for delegates to mark their own preference, as there was in 2020.
Social media users circulated misleading visuals and accounts to falsely claim there was a second gunman atop a water tower at the rally venue.
The initial call came in just after 6 p.m. at 1717 San Jacinto St. It was upgraded from a three-alarm fire to a four-alarm fire just after 8:15 p.m.
Resources in Texas allow anyone to drop off a child safely under the Baby Moses Law.
Some airline employees had to resort to writing paper tickets for their passengers until around 1 p.m. Friday.
The initial call came in just after 6 p.m. at 1717 San Jacinto St. It was upgraded from a three-alarm fire to a four-alarm fire just after 8:15 p.m.
Resources in Texas allow anyone to drop off a child safely under the Baby Moses Law.
The agreement addresses the union's concerns about compensation, retroactive pay, and work rules, the APFA said.
Darryl Beatty's resignation comes amid allegations of unsanitary and inhumane detention center conditions.
Some airline employees had to resort to writing paper tickets for their passengers until around 1 p.m. Friday.
A North Texas man managed to track down his wife's stolen car, leading police to an apparent chop shop.
A year after Andre Craig was killed in a high-speed Fort Worth police chase, his grieving family seeks answers.
The judge cited the company's cruel treatment of the animals for, "unreasonably depriving the animals of necessary care or shelter."
Thousands of items disappeared from the DeSoto Police Department evidence room, an internal audit found.
When 72-year-old Tom England received his Medicare statement in the mail, he immediately sensed something was wrong.
The virtual ballot will show Biden "as the presumptive and only qualified nominee," but there's an option for delegates to mark their own preference, as there was in 2020.
A Marine accused of using a Nazi salute during the U.S. Capitol insurrection has been sentenced to almost five years in prison for assaulting police officers who were guarding the building.
More than two dozen House Democrats and four senators have now called on President Biden to end his reelection bid.
Trump officially became the GOP's 2024 presidential nominee at the Republican National Convention. Here are the top highlights.
Former President Donald Trump publicly recounted the assassination attempt for the first time during a speech at the Republican National Convention.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
"Remember, viruses don't really care what time of year it is, or who you are."
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
Massive flames and heavy smoke could be seen coming from Baby Doll's for hours as firefighters worked to put the fire out.
If you're not one of the millions of people traveling for the holiday, here's where you can go to shop and eat.
The RoughRiders was the first sports team in Frisco and laid the foundation for future development.
Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA record for assists in a game in the Fever's 101-93 loss to the Dallas Wings.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
Marcus Semien, Kirby Yates and Corey Seager will represent the Texas Rangers Tuesday night in Arlington.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
"Oftentimes, it takes something like messing up the national anthem on live TV in order for a person to get some help."
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Firefighters are battling a massive downtown three-alarm fire at First Baptist Dallas.
Driver’s license offices statewide had to cancel appointments due to computer outages. At a Fort Worth office, many were disappointed by the inability to get or renew their licenses.
Dallas County's embattled juvenile justice department director resigned Friday amid allegations of unsanitary and inhumane detention center conditions.
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, joined three other members of Congress in asking President Biden to drop out of the presidential race.
Reata, a legendary Fort Worth restaurant, is reopening at its original location on Monday.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.