Uber
Per Person
$5–$20
Total Fund
$28.5 million
Deadline
Sep 1, 2016
Filed
Jan 1, 2015
Plaintiffs alleged Uber misleadingly described “Safe Rides Fees” as directly funding enhanced safety and background screening programs. Consumers argued marketing created inaccurate impressions regarding fee usage. Uber denied wrongdoing while agreeing to compensate riders and revise disclosures. Due to large class size, most payouts remained relatively small.
Uber riders who paid “Safe Rides Fees” between January 1, 2013 and January 31, 2016 qualified for compensation. Eligible consumers used Uber ride-sharing services during periods when disputed fees appeared on accounts. Riders generally qualified automatically through account histories. Millions of users nationwide potentially fell within settlement definitions.