FTC sues Uber, says company charged for Uber One without consent
- The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Uber, alleging that the company charged consumers for its Uber One subscription service without their consent and made cancellation difficult.
- The FTC accused Uber of using deceptive billing and cancellation practices which violate the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act .
- FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson stated that Americans are tired of getting signed up for unwanted subscriptions that seem impossible to cancel, highlighting consumer frustration.
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Proposed safety bill could drive Uber out of Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - A controversial new bill aimed at tightening safety regulations for ride-share companies is making waves at the Colorado State Capitol. House Bill 1291, which has already passed the House with bipartisan support, would require companies like Uber and Lyft to perform background checks on drivers every six months, install in-vehicle cameras with audio and video recording capabilities, and investigate passenger comp…
Uber warns it may leave Colorado if rideshare safety bill passes
DENVER (KDVR) — A bill moving through Colorado’s legislature could force major changes to how rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft operate — and Uber says if it passes, it may have to shut down service in the state. House Bill 1291 would require stricter safety measures for rideshare drivers, including mandatory dash cameras, audio recordings of rides, and a ban on driving after using marijuana. The proposal also includes increased driver acco…


Uber says it may leave Colorado if ride-hailing safety bill passes
Colorado is debating a bill that would require Uber and Lyft to more tightly monitor and vet their drivers, prompting Uber to suggest that the new regulations may jeopardize its future here.

Uber says it will exit Colorado if bill aimed at boosting rideshare safety becomes law
Uber said Wednesday that it will pull out of Colorado if a bill aimed at boosting rideshare safety, including by requiring drivers to make audio and video recordings of trips and prohibiting drivers from offering passengers drinks and snacks, becomes law. House Bill 1291 was brought by state Rep. Jenny Willford, D-Northglenn, who said she was sexually assaulted last year during a ride hailed through the rideshare service Lyft. Willford and the …
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