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Uber scraps mask requirements, says 'you can always cancel the trip'
Lyft still asks riders and drivers to wear masks.
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Uber adds new fees to help drivers with high gas prices
Record gas prices are hitting Uber drivers hard.
![The Uber logo in front of a graph with trend lines.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00ghYxmTI7RD3suq4ODVCtI/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1647098813.jpg)
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Uber Explore adds reservations, activities to the ride-hailing app
Book dinner reservations through the Uber app.
By Sasha Lekach
![The Uber Explore screen with a cartoon image with binoculars.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07aMdBhYTuNvc6BjCdXDzm4/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1646080748.jpg)
![The Uber Explore screen with a cartoon image with binoculars.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07aMdBhYTuNvc6BjCdXDzm4/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1646080748.jpg)
Joseph Gordon-Levitt reacts to footage of Uber founder being heckled on 'Colbert'
"What that guy is saying is fair."
By Sam Haysom
![Joseph Gordon-Levitt watches an unseen clip of a heckler yelling at Travis Kalanick during a 2015 Stephen Colbert interview.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/063L5LfZo4zH4LutKZwydyr/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1645531403.jpg)
![Joseph Gordon-Levitt watches an unseen clip of a heckler yelling at Travis Kalanick during a 2015 Stephen Colbert interview.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/063L5LfZo4zH4LutKZwydyr/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1645531403.jpg)
Uber reveals rider ratings breakdown for first time
Finally you can see what's bringing down your five-star rating.
By Sasha Lekach
![A person holds a phone while cars line up in the street behind them.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02VrP6A0yPH5raQPIFwiyh4/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1644965914.jpg)
![A person holds a phone while cars line up in the street behind them.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02VrP6A0yPH5raQPIFwiyh4/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1644965914.jpg)
Uber's new safety update detects if your route changes
Riders and drivers can get help using an Emergency Button.
![An illustration showing Uber's pop-up safety toolkit within the app.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01M0SqqPrktRoMZIKIivURS/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1638881509.jpg)
![An illustration showing Uber's pop-up safety toolkit within the app.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01M0SqqPrktRoMZIKIivURS/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1638881509.jpg)
Uber One: Pay $9.99/month or $99/year for discounts on food, rides
Uber One’s new annual plan is half off at launch.
By Sasha Lekach
![Uber Eats delivery worker on a bicycle.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04Xei6myZBH3nowLoNNLhAc/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1637099076.jpg)
![Uber Eats delivery worker on a bicycle.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04Xei6myZBH3nowLoNNLhAc/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1637099076.jpg)
Uber lands 50,000 Tesla cars for drivers to rent in the U.S.
They'll be a fair bit more expensive to rent.
![Uber lands 50,000 Tesla cars for drivers to rent in the U.S.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05AV42xZahBumanxSm7EiCD/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1635345008.jpg)
![Uber lands 50,000 Tesla cars for drivers to rent in the U.S.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05AV42xZahBumanxSm7EiCD/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1635345008.jpg)
Uber reservations at major airports should make pickups smoother
You can now book a ride in advance before you land.
By Sasha Lekach
![A smartphone screen displays a passenger jet and the text, "Your ride, ready when you land."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06K3uvADdubVl0h8K4N7p6V/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1633521910.png)
![A smartphone screen displays a passenger jet and the text, "Your ride, ready when you land."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06K3uvADdubVl0h8K4N7p6V/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1633521910.png)
Uber, Lyft prices keep climbing to new highs, report finds
It's 1.5 times more expensive to order a car since the start of COVID-19.
By Sasha Lekach
![Uber, Lyft prices keep climbing to new highs, report finds](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04VgLnj58zKKnRGlC1s5RRK/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1628364909.jpg)
![Uber, Lyft prices keep climbing to new highs, report finds](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04VgLnj58zKKnRGlC1s5RRK/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1628364909.jpg)
Uber adds more detail to its maps for smoother pickups
The location pin will clearly be on the left or right side of the street — not in the middle.
By Sasha Lekach
![Uber adds more detail to its maps for smoother pickups](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/006RDsNuf3qPfYNGP6ZEAr4/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623198738.jpg)
![Uber adds more detail to its maps for smoother pickups](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/006RDsNuf3qPfYNGP6ZEAr4/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623198738.jpg)
Lyft and Uber step up with free rides to all vaccine appointments
They're valid at thousands of locations.
By Sasha Lekach
![Lyft and Uber step up with free rides to all vaccine appointments](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/078JziqzG7E4gpZoTt4FV22/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1620769550.jpg)
![Lyft and Uber step up with free rides to all vaccine appointments](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/078JziqzG7E4gpZoTt4FV22/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1620769550.jpg)
Uber and Lyft throw cash at drivers as they ditch the apps for food delivery
Since the onset of the pandemic, the number of drivers working for Uber and Lyft has plummeted.
By Sasha Lekach
![Uber and Lyft throw cash at drivers as they ditch the apps for food delivery](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04tU3rBdTh9nOcaAyibYC3X/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1619019622.jpg)
![Uber and Lyft throw cash at drivers as they ditch the apps for food delivery](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04tU3rBdTh9nOcaAyibYC3X/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1619019622.jpg)
Uber does U-turn, gives UK drivers living wage, holiday pay, and pension
It's never too late to do the right thing.
![Uber does U-turn, gives UK drivers living wage, holiday pay, and pension](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05Wo5rJE3Vdlk9tqPowjJYd/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1615981516.jpg)
![Uber does U-turn, gives UK drivers living wage, holiday pay, and pension](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05Wo5rJE3Vdlk9tqPowjJYd/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1615981516.jpg)
Lyft and Uber join forces to create a registry of abusive drivers
It's a positive step for passenger safety.
By Sasha Lekach
![Lyft and Uber join forces to create a registry of abusive drivers](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04j2oOCNBgQPzPMFyqdwcPI/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1619019515.jpg)
![Lyft and Uber join forces to create a registry of abusive drivers](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04j2oOCNBgQPzPMFyqdwcPI/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1619019515.jpg)
Uber asked its drivers about working for the app. They didn’t hold back.
Drivers are worried about getting paid and staying healthy.
By Sasha Lekach
![Uber asked its drivers about working for the app. They didn’t hold back.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04l6rOymZKzsc3ZtgqEpGJ8/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614128582.jpg)
![Uber asked its drivers about working for the app. They didn’t hold back.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04l6rOymZKzsc3ZtgqEpGJ8/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614128582.jpg)
Uber loses its final appeal in UK Supreme Court in landmark ruling
The court ruled that drivers should be classed as workers and not as self-employed.
![Uber loses its final appeal in UK Supreme Court in landmark ruling](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01yc7iCwab2Xen8qW44fxZB/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1619019428.jpg)
![Uber loses its final appeal in UK Supreme Court in landmark ruling](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01yc7iCwab2Xen8qW44fxZB/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1619019428.jpg)
In 2020, Lyft and Uber picked up more essential workers who can't work remotely
"Loyal" riders stopped using the apps, but essential workers who need a safe way to commute are ordering more rides.
By Sasha Lekach
![In 2020, Lyft and Uber picked up more essential workers who can't work remotely](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00ohvOvhqZp1HUrjYLFdQCk/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1619019398.jpg)
![In 2020, Lyft and Uber picked up more essential workers who can't work remotely](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00ohvOvhqZp1HUrjYLFdQCk/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1619019398.jpg)
Lyft and Uber just made it easier to get to COVID-19 vaccination appointments
Order a ride for a family member or friend to get innoculated.
By Sasha Lekach
![Lyft and Uber just made it easier to get to COVID-19 vaccination appointments](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02g25AlBvvFoXTQgLFX4V7A/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614276175.jpg)
![Lyft and Uber just made it easier to get to COVID-19 vaccination appointments](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02g25AlBvvFoXTQgLFX4V7A/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614276175.jpg)
Uber riders might be able to hail self-driving Toyota minivans with help of Aurora
Aurora will bring back self-driving Ubers.
By Sasha Lekach
![Uber riders might be able to hail self-driving Toyota minivans with help of Aurora](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06bojAXLDxiJnQWV2YGruej/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1612828954.jpg)
![Uber riders might be able to hail self-driving Toyota minivans with help of Aurora](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06bojAXLDxiJnQWV2YGruej/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1612828954.jpg)
Uber buys Drizly for $1.1 billion, adding booze delivery to Uber Eats
For all those times when you need McDonald's and wine brought to your doorstep.
By Alex Perry
![Uber buys Drizly for $1.1 billion, adding booze delivery to Uber Eats](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/045OI4YnOn28KyvoXyIQaLJ/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1612288821.jpg)
![Uber buys Drizly for $1.1 billion, adding booze delivery to Uber Eats](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/045OI4YnOn28KyvoXyIQaLJ/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1612288821.jpg)