Chicago, Uber agree to $10M settlement over fees, Uber Eats listing restaurants without consent

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Chicago, Uber agree to $10M settlement over Uber Eats listings, fees
The city and Uber agreed to a $10 million settlement after the Uber Eats and Postmates delivery apps listed Chicago restaurants without their consent.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Uber will pay millions to Chicago restaurants as part of a $10 million settlement with the city of Chicago.

This has to do with Uber Eats and Postmates listing Chicago restaurants on their food delivery platforms without the restaurants' consent.

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They also charged commissions higher than the 15% allowed in the city's emergency fee cap ordinance.

As part of the settlement, Uber denies any wrongdoing. The city said Uber was cooperative during the investigation.

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