Uber announces stronger background checks for drivers

Pressured by recent lawsuits claiming Uber didn't do enough to prevent sexual assault, the ride-sharing company has announced ...
News Tribune

What Is an Uber Background Check?

Whether you want to drive with Uber or deliver for Uber Eats, you must consent to and pass an Uber background check. According to the company, this screening process must happen before you start your ...
WBAL

Uber, Lyft battle governments over driver fingerprint checks

DETROIT (AP) — Hailing a ride with a smartphone app in many U.S. cities is coming down to a fight over fingerprints. Following incidents where Uber drivers were found to have criminal records, a ...
New Times Broward-Palm Beach

Palm Beach Cab Industry Angry Over Uber Drivers Not Having to Adhere to Fingerprint Background Checks

On Tuesday, the Palm Beach County commission decided to backtrack on regulating Uber, and even decided to deregulated the taxi cab industry from Level-2 background checks. Cab drivers in Palm Beach ...
The New York Times

Uber Cleared Violent Felons to Drive. Passengers Accused Them of Rape.

The ride-hailing giant’s background check process was intended to speed drivers onto its network while keeping costs down, internal documents show. The ride-hailing giant’s background check process ...