FTC Sues Uber Over Deceptive 'Uber One' Billing Practices

April 22, 2025, 2:20 am

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Uber alleging that the rideshare giant enrolled users into its “Uber One” subscription without their consent. The suit claims that customers were charged deceptively, with cancellations rendered as complex as a maze.


cnet.com / FTC Sues Over Uber One, Saying It 'Deceived Consumers'

The agency accuses the ridesharing company of charging customers without consent and making it hard to cancel the service.

arstechnica.com / FTC sues Uber over difficulty of canceling subscriptions, “false” claims

It's the latest legal move against Big Tech by the Trump administration.

techspot.com / FTC sues Uber over deceptive subscription billing and cancellation practices

Uber launched Uber One in 2021 with the lure of free delivery on eligible Uber Eats orders, discounts, priority service, and exclusive offers. The subscription costs $10 per month or $96 per year.Read Entire Article

theregister.com / It takes one click to join Uber One, but quitting might need 32 actions

Which is one reason US regulators just sued the rideshare and delivery giant The USA’s Federal Trade Commission on Monday launched a lawsuit against Uber, alleging the rideshare giant ripped off customers by enrolling them in its “Uber One” membership scheme without permission, failing to...

techinasia.com / US FTC sues Uber for deceptive billing, complex cancellations

The FTC's complaint, filed on April 21, 2025, alleges that Uber charged users for the subscription without their consent.


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