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• Robbers lured delivery driver to abandoned apartment, stole pizzas at gunpoint

  June 12, 2023 2:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A trio of robbers reportedly used an empty apartment to ambush a pizza delivery driver, only for police to find two of the suspects staying in a neighboring unit weeks later. Baton Rouge police were first notified of the crime on May 24, after a worker... more »

• Delivery driver blindsided by 'ride-share' insurance policy, on the hook for $25K repair bill Play Video

  December 27, 2022 4:32 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - One woman is in a tough spot after her accident claim was denied by her car insurance carrier. The company tells her it's because of what she was doing while the accident happened. The front of Karen Soileau's SUV is unrecognizable. The impact of her hitting... more »

• Uber donates 1,000 rides for Hurricane Laura evacuees

  September 2, 2020 6:24 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - In view of Hurricane Laura's impact on Louisiana, a popular ride share company announced this week that it plans to donate free rides to evacuees. Uber says it will donate 1,000 rides to assist evacuees of Hurricane Laura. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is... more »

• Uber driver arrested after passengers livestream chase

  February 13, 2020 1:20 PM

  Richmond, Va. - Police charged an Uber driver for kidnapping after police say he chased down someone who hit his car with his passengers still inside his vehicle. Virginia couple's John Murray and his wife, Tameka Swann, date plans started to go downhill Monday night when their Uber driver... more »

• Dudley DeBosier law firm offers free rides to and from the National Championship game

  January 8, 2020 10:41 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Local law firm Dudley Debosier is offering free rides to and from the National Championship game Monday night. To take advantage of a free, safe ride to and from the game, you must register online. Participants will receive an email confirmation. They will then receive an... more »

• Register by noon for a free ride home from the parade Saturday

  March 15, 2018 1:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Attorney group Dudley DeBosier is offering free rides home from the Wearin' of the Green parade route Saturday. The 33rd annual parade rolls at 10 o'clock through its traditional Baton Rouge route Saturday. From 11 to 3, Dudley DeBosier will pay for Uber rides home for... more »

• Riders to see small fare increase for BR Uber rides

  March 10, 2018 10:05 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Fares for a ride from an Uber driver in Baton Rouge are going up. Disgruntled drivers told WBRZ they are frustrated because they don’t believe they are receiving more of the increased profit. Though, Uber said the increase will be used to make software updates to... more »

• Dudley DeBosier law firm to offer free Uber rides for St. Patrick's Day parade

  February 16, 2017 1:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Dudley DeBosier, a personal injury law firm, if offering free rides through Uber on Mar. 18, the date of the St. Patrick's Day Parade. The free rides are a part of the "Safe Ride Home" initiative where the firm offers to pick up the tab for... more »

• Uber unveils Mardi Gras plan called 'The Box'

  February 15, 2017 4:37 PM

  NEW ORLEANS – Uber unveiled its new plans for Mardi Gras weekend, and it’s called “The Box.” The company says that road closures will make it difficult for its drivers to cross St. Charles Ave. “The Box” is the area designated between St. Charles Ave to the Mississippi River... more »

• Two Uber drivers arrested in Baton Rouge for DWI

  February 10, 2017 4:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE – B aton Rouge police arrested two Uber drivers on drunken driving charges Friday morning. One had a passenger with him at the time, police said. That driver, Albert Defrances, was booked with second-offense DWI, drinking in a motor vehicle and improper lane usage, police said.... more »

• Uber predicts surge in Baton Rouge on New Year's Eve

  December 30, 2016 11:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Even if it rains Saturday night, revelers are still expected to be out in force, and the mobile taxi service Uber could charge higher rates as a result. In an email, Uber predicts prices to surge right after midnight, and rates will likely remain high for hours.... more »

• Uber charges man more than $500 for a ride he did not take

  September 4, 2016 2:34 PM

  CHICAGO – Uber charged a man more than $500 for a ride that he did not take. Jason Holbrook was at an intersection in Chicago when he decided to request an Uber to get him to his next stop. However, the ride he requested was canceled by the driver.... more »

• Uber partners with Red Cross to give discounted rides to shelters

  August 22, 2016 2:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE – In partnership with the American Red Cross, Uber is offering discounted rides to people in Baton Rouge and Lafayette who have been impacted by last week's flooding. Uber is giving $15,000 in ride credits to those staying at emergency shelters in and around Baton Rouge and... more »

• Ascension Parish ride-sharing ordinance met with unanimous approval Play Video

  June 3, 2016 9:44 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE - Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa says the Parish Council voted unanimously to adopt his proposed ride-sharing ordinance. “I am ready to welcome a new business to Ascension Parish,” President Matassa said. “With this ordinance, companies like Uber can provide alternate transportation services to our residents and visitors.... more »

• Uber could come to Ascension Parish with council ordinance

  May 18, 2016 2:37 PM

  GONZALES - The Ascension Parish President says the Parish Council is to consider the introduction of an ordinance that would allow ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft to operate within the boundaries of the parish. The ordinance will be discussed at a Thursday meeting of parish officials. “This... more »

• Uber drivers plan Friday night walkout

  February 3, 2016 7:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Uber drivers are planning a picket of the ride-sharing service Friday over a reduction in the percentage of fares given to them by the company. Some drivers will not run between 5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday. There are parades in Baton Rouge on Friday... more »

• You can Uber yourself a king cake Wednesday

  January 5, 2016 9:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The ride-sharing service Uber will deliver king cakes on Wednesday, the official start of Carnival. Uber announced app users can request the popular treat between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. People in Baton Rouge, Lafayette and New Orleans can request the king cakes and drivers will... more »

• Uber, Lyft to offer free rides for veterans to job interviews, work

  November 10, 2015 4:14 PM

  Popular ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft are set to donate tens of thousands of free trips to veterans of the United States Armed Forces for transportation to work, job interviews and other critical needs. Officials in Washington D.C. say the move is part of a broader effort by the... more »