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 ...

Uber executive Chad Dobbs said Uber’s background checks go “above and beyond” what is required by Arizona law.

For Uber, the cost of doing business this week just went up a couple million. The app-based car service has agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle yet another lawsuit brought forth by drivers, Reuters ...

The ride-sharing app has agreed to pay $10 million to settle a lawsuit over how its background checks of drivers were marketed to customers. Uber can now no longer use the phrases “safest ride on the ...

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 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 ...

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 ...