Uber agrees to pony up $20 million to settle allegations it misled drivers in US
By Kyle O'Brien
Ride share company Uber has agreed to pay $20m to settle claims that it misled drivers about prospective earnings, according to a story by Reuters.
Documents filed with a US federal court claimed that the ride-hailing company exaggerated prospective earnings when it recruited drivers and downplayed the costs of buying or leasing a car. The company had stated on its website that some Uber drivers made more than $90,000 in New York, when the real earnings were $61,000, the Federal Trade Commission said in a statement.
“When Uber’s promised earnings have not materialized, and drivers have attempted to Read full story ›
Source: The Drum




