The District Attorneys of Los Angeles and San Francisco broughts suits against ride share companies in late 2014.
A deal has been reached between the D.A.’s and ride share companies. The key points:
- Ride share companies cannot use current description of background checks an safety checks.
- Ride share companies have a $10M fine, up to $25 million if they don’t comply in future years
- Ride Share has to work with a state agency to ensure that the fees charged are fair and accurate
- Ride Share cannot charge “fake” airport toll fees
- Ride Share cannot charge for a “safe ride fee”. Ride Share is renaming the fee a “booking fee”
The Recorder | Uber Agrees to Settle DA Suits Over Safety Practices