FTC Sues Uber Over Alleged Barriers to Service Cancellation
April 25, 2025, 11:21 am
The Federal Trade Commission has launched a lawsuit against Uber, accusing the ride-hailing giant of creating excessive hurdles that make it difficult for consumers to cancel services. The legal action reflects growing concerns about corporate practices in the digital age and aims to reinforce stronger consumer protections.
A few days ago I talked about how the Trump administration is desperate to present the illusion it still cares about consumer protection and “antitrust reform.” Via executive order, regulatory capture, DOGE cuts, and a rightward-lurching court system, Trump 2.0 really is taking an absolute...
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