Uber’s Upfront Pricing
Allegations: Routinely charging riders more than the cost quoted to them before purchase in the app’s Upfront Pricing feature
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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Class-Action Tracker
Uber Gratuities
February 2017: A federal judge granted final approval of a settlement agreement that resolves this lawsuit. According to the settlement terms, class members will be refunded the amount of the…
Uber’s “Safe Ride” Message to Women
In November 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Uber for, among other things, allegedly targeting women in its ads and promising a “safe ride” when the number of reported…
Uber’s “Safe Rides Fee”
August 2017: A federal judge preliminarily approved the amended settlement agreement. A final fairness hearing is scheduled for February 2018. June 2017: Plaintiffs moved for preliminary approval of an amended…
Uber’s Safe Rides Representations
In January 2016, the parties to a false advertising class-action lawsuit filed against Uber agreed to dismiss the case after reaching a settlement agreement, the terms of which are confidential.…
Uber’s Rates and Credits
In July 2015, a false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Uber. Specifically, the complaint alleges that Uber advertises its prices are 30% cheaper than cabs for specific routes when…
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Ride-hailing service exaggerated earnings claims for drivers, FTC says.
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Uber
Cab companies sue Uber over claims that the ride-sharing service is “the safest ride on the road.”