FTC Sues Uber Over Alleged Uber One Deceptive Practices
The Federal Trade Commission is suing Uber for allegedly charging consumers for its subscription service Uber One without consent and making it difficult to cancel, according to a lawsuit filed Monday.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Uber rideshare vehicles are lined up to pick up passengers at Los Angeles ... More International Airport (LAX) on February 8, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by)
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