As part of its $10 million settlement with the City of Chicago, Uber must pay millions and provide free services to Chicago restaurants that claimed they were taken advantage of by the ride-share company. The settlement resolves claims that Uber Eats and its Postmates platforms listed restaurants on their applications without the restaurant’s permission and even…
The City of Chicago Reaches $10 Million Settlement With Uber Eats
December 6, 2022
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FBI Warns About Child Abductions Through Rideshares
The FBI has issued a public service announcement warning about criminal actors using rideshare vehicles to kidnap minor victims. Though the prevalence of such incidents is rare, the FBI issued the warning due to the “high impact of such events,” the agency stated. The FBI said it has received several reports of child abductions using…
Biden’s New Gig Worker Rule Could Squeeze Small Businesses, Setting Up a Legal Fight
October 12, 2022
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The Biden administration announced a new rule that would reclassify millions of gig workers across the country as employees, a move that could squeeze small businesses. The Labor Department’s proposal, released on Oct. 11, will make it more difficult for companies to label workers independent contractors, with consequences for ride and delivery services, along with other…
Massachusetts Man Accused of Hiring Uber to Deliver 10kg of Fentanyl Across State Lines
September 29, 2022
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A Massachusetts man allegedly hired an Uber to deliver fentanyl across state lines before being intercepted and arrested by law enforcement officers, the Department of Justice said on Sept. 27. Johan M. Rodriguez, 37, of Lawrence, Massachusetts was arrested in Dover on Sept. 26. He has been charged with one count of conspiracy to possess with the…
Uber Offering Free Rides to Monkeypox Vaccination Sites
September 21, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—Uber is partnering with a statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization to provide free rides to monkeypox vaccination sites throughout California, officials announced Sept. 20. “As vaccines are becoming increasingly available across our state, it’s critical to ensure transportation is not neglected,” said Tony Hoang, executive director of Equality California. “We are immensely grateful for…
Uber Investigating Computer System Hack That ‘Compromised Internal Systems’
Uber said on Thursday that it is responding to a cybersecurity incident after a hacker reportedly breached the raid-hailing company’s network and compromised a number of its internal systems. “We are currently responding to a cybersecurity incident. We are in touch with law enforcement and will post additional updates here as they become available,” the company said in…
Uber Turns Cash Flow Positive for the First Time in Bumper Quarter
Uber Technologies Inc. reported positive quarterly cash flow for the first time ever on Tuesday and forecast third-quarter operating profit above estimates, as more people rely on its services for transport and ordering in food. The company’s stock surged 15 percent to $28.2 and helped push shares of Lyft Inc by 11 percent and DoorDash…
Uber Settles DOJ Lawsuit for Overcharging People With Disabilities
Uber has agreed to pay over a million dollars in compensation to riders with disabilities who were charged discriminatory fees to settle a lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice (DOJ). According to the DOJ, Uber charged disabled customers wait time fees after two minutes of arriving at the pickup location. The fees were charged…
Uber Sued by 550 Women Alleging Sexual Assault, Kidnapping by Drivers
Uber Technologies Inc. is being sued in the United States by hundreds of women who claim they were sexually assaulted, kidnapped, stalked, and harassed by drivers on the ride-hailing platform. The complaint was filed in San Francisco County Superior Court on July 13, lawyers for the plaintiffs said in a press statement. Approximately 550 women across…
Uber Had Access to Joe Biden During Obama Administration: Leaked Documents
President Joe Biden was among a group of world leaders that Uber had access to, when the ride-sharing company was aggressively expanding its global presence, according to leaked company files. The Uber files—containing more than 124,000 emails, memos, text messages, company presentations, and other documents dating from 2013 to 2017—were leaked to British newspaper The…
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