A. B. Bamburg News
Uber announces partnership to earn miles on eligible Uber rides
By A. B. Bamburg | May 26, 2025
Uber has announced a new partnership with Delta Air Lines, allowing SkyMiles members to earn airline miles on eligible Uber rides and Uber Eats orders through linked accounts.
R Street Institute senior fellow: Anti-rideshare bill is ‘misguided regulation that prioritizes control over practicality’
By A. B. Bamburg | May 12, 2025
Jillian Snider, a senior fellow at the R Street Institute, expressed concerns regarding Colorado's House Bill 1291.
Uber Safety-Public Policy Director: HB25-1291 is unnecessary as 'reports of sexual assault have decreased on our platform'
By A. B. Bamburg | May 5, 2025
Emilie Boman, Director of Safety-Public Policy at Uber, said that the company is committed to rider safety but opposes the current version of Colorado bill HB25-1291 due to concerns about its impact.
President Trump on tipping reform: 'We're going to have no tax on tips from now on'
By A. B. Bamburg | May 2, 2025
Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, announced his intention to eliminate federal taxes on tip income during a campaign event in Nevada.
Fitness guru Susan Powter on surviving through Uber Eats: 'I had $12 in my bank account to come here'
By A. B. Bamburg | Mar 17, 2025
Susan Powter, a motivational speaker and nutritionist, disclosed her reliance on Uber Eats deliveries to sustain herself amid financial difficulties.
New Jersey’s high rideshare insurance costs drive up fares by 32%
By A. B. Bamburg | Mar 11, 2025
Uber has highlighted the impact of New Jersey's stringent insurance requirements on rideshare companies, stating that these regulations lead to high operational costs.
Colorado bill would require rideshare drivers to undergo fingerprint background check
By A. B. Bamburg | Mar 10, 2025
A new Colorado bill mandates that transportation network company (TNC) drivers undergo fingerprint-based criminal history background checks before being permitted to drive, eliminating the option for private background checks.