Uber's background checks are about to get tougher, though the company isn't saying exactly when or how. The New York Times reports that, following its own earlier investigation that found Uber had ...

DETROIT – Uber will start doing annual criminal background checks on U.S. drivers and hire a company that constantly monitors criminal arrests as it tries to do a better job of keeping riders safe.

Uber is moving to tighten driver background checks after a New York Times investigation exposed serious gaps in its screening policies that allowed people with violent criminal histories to work for ...