Uber has implemented stricter background checks for its drivers and couriers. The company is expanding its list of criminal offenses that would permanently bar someone from working for Uber. This change follows a recent investigation that revealed many Uber drivers had prior criminal convictions.

The investigation was published by the New York Times and apparently prompted Uber to reexamine its hiring policies. Further details about the new background check policies and the investigation that led to the change are available from the source, CBS Texas, for readers in the Southlake area who want more information.