Uber One Subscriptions
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions and making it difficult to cancel
The Cost of Uber Rides
In May 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Uber for allegedly misleading consumers by showing consumers the “actual fare” of a ride before they book the ride and then charging them, on average, $1.98 more than the represented “actual fare.” (Gayed et al v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al, Case No. 17-cv-3139, E. D. NY.)
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Uber’s “Safe Rides Fee”
Uber’s Upfront Pricing
Allegations: Routinely charging riders more than the cost quoted to them before purchase in the app’s Upfront Pricing feature
Uber Gratuities
Uber’s “Safe Ride” Message to Women
Uber’s Safe Rides Representations
Uber’s Rates and Credits
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