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Gaps in some ride-sharing firms’ background checks
Chicago's new ride-sharing services market their drivers as friendly and safe, asserting they have passed stringent criminal background checks. But a Tribune investigation revealed that one of the companies, Uber,...
Uber apologizes for missing conviction in check of driver
Citing a Tribune investigation, Uber issued an apology Friday acknowledging it missed the felony conviction of one of its Chicago uberX drivers in its background check."This morning, the baiduhai...
Gaps in some ride-sharing firms’ background checks
Chicago's new ride-sharing services market their drivers as friendly and safe, asserting they have passed stringent criminal background checks. But a Tribune investigation revealed that one of the companies, Uber,...
What’s it like to drive for a rideshare company?
Thinking about driving for a rideshare company to make some extra dough? Driver: Danielle Stone, 32, of Logan Square, working since May What she drives: 2008 Saturn Vue Why do...
Rideshare and taxi services butt heads as city mulls its options
You're running late and need a ride to make it to dinner with friends. Do you hail a cab on the corner or use an app to request a pickup...
How do fares stack up to Chicago taxis and major rideshare companies?
Licensed cabs in Chicago Base fare: $3.25 Per mile: $1.80 Every 36 seconds of time elapsed: 20 cents First additional passenger: $1 Each additional passenger after first passenger: 50 cents...
More than 200 dibs complaints in the first week of January
In the winter, Chicagoans complain about the slippery sidewalks, the snow plows not moving fast enough and freezing cold subzero temperatures. And of course, they complain about dibs. Some drivers...
More than 200 dibs complaints in the first week of January
In the winter, Chicagoans complain about the slippery sidewalks, the snow plows not moving fast enough and freezing cold subzero temperatures. And of course, they complain about dibs. Some drivers...
Hadiya Pendleton Foundation offered office space in Bronzeville
The city is offering a home for the Hadiya Pendleton Foundation for the next few years. Under a proposal introduced by Mayor Emanuel on Wednesday, the foundation would be able...