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Uber to Offer Optional Livestreams of Teen Rides to Parents and Guardians
Aug 27 2026 // Uber Technologies Inc. is rolling out a new safety feature that lets parents or guardians view a video livestream of their teenager’s ride. The feature uses the selfie camera on the driver’s phone and notifies...
Dutch Regulator Fines Uber $966M for Automating Driver Suspensions
Aug 21 2026 // The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has decided to fine Uber €825 million ($966 million) under European data protection rules for deactivating driver accounts through automated systems without adequately informing...
Judge Nixes Uber’s RICO Suit Alleging NY Lawyers, Doctors Conspired on Auto Claims
Aug 18 2026 // A federal judge in New York has dismissed a racketeering lawsuit by ride-sharing firm Uber against several injury law firms, doctors and pain clinics alleging they conspired to extract inflated auto insurance claims...
Uber, Lyft Win Court Block on NYC Law Requiring Notice Before Firing Drivers
Jul 23 2026 // A federal judge has ruled that New York City cannot prohibit Uber Technologies and Lyft rom deactivating drivers from their apps without advance notice, ruling that the novel law is unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge...
Airbnb Must Face LA Lawsuit Alleging Price Gouging During 2025 Wildfires
Jul 1 2026 // Airbnb must face a lawsuit by the city of Los Angeles, which accused the home rental company of price gouging during the January 2025 wildfires in southern California, City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto said on...
Uber and Waymo End Robotaxi Deal in Phoenix; Uber to Announce New Partner
Jun 30 2026 // Uber Technologies Inc. said it has wound down its robotaxi offering with Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo in Phoenix, the latest relationship twist between two companies that simultaneously function as partners and...
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