Uber
“It may not be the best idea to have an Uber pick you up AT the crime scene,” police advised
In many cases, the suspects steal an active rideshare driver’s car and phone, then use the rideshare app to pick up unsuspecting riders, who are then robbed
The suspect stabbed Yolanda Dillion from the back seat of her vehicle then recorded the aftermath and posted it to Facebook
The deputy rear-ended the Uber driver while trying to pullover a teenage suspect
While Uber first introduced the emergency button in 2018 across the country, Massachusetts is the first state to have it implemented statewide
Uber will now send emergency dispatchers the rider’s location as well as the make, model, color and license plate number of the car they’re in
The trooper suffered non-life threatening injuries
In the past the judge has told a drunken driver to view crash victims’ bodies at a morgue
Police said no charges have been filed
Since Uber’s inception, a number of drivers for the popular ride-hailing service have been accused of criminal activity
Detective heard on video berating driver was stripped of his gun and badge Wednesday and will be transferred from the police anti-terrorism division
The impoundments Tuesday came about a month after Police Chief William McManus announced that such enforcement could occur if ride-sharing companies didn’t cease operations
Chief said Wednesday the department may impound vehicles belonging to Lyft and Uber drivers if they continue to violate city’s regulations for vehicles for hire