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FTC Expands Uber One Case as 21 States, D.C., and Alameda County Join

Plaintiffs seek civil penalties under ROSCA, restitution for subscribers, plus a permanent injunction.

Overview

  • An amended complaint filed Monday adds Alabama, Arizona, California and 18 other states plus the District of Columbia, with Alameda County joining the FTC’s April suit.
  • The filing alleges Uber enrolled users in Uber One without consent, billed some before free trials ended, and promoted savings claims that did not account for subscription fees.
  • Regulators say canceling the membership could require up to 23 screens and 32 actions, describing a lengthy process that deterred users from stopping recurring charges.
  • The coalition requests civil penalties for alleged violations of the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act and state laws, along with restitution and a permanent injunction.
  • Uber denies the allegations, asserting its flows comply with the law and that in‑app cancellations now typically take about 20 seconds following changes made since late 2024.