Uber, SideCar and Lyft Fined, Uber Also Sued by Taxi Drivers
It hasn’t been a good week for San Francisco taxi and ride-share apps. On November 9, two taxi drivers filed what they hope will be certified as a class action lawsuit against Uber stemming from its months-old taxi service in the city. And yesterday afternoon, Uber, SideCar and Lyft were fined $20,000 for operating what the state considers unlicensed charter businesses.
It hasn’t been a good week for San Francisco taxi and ride-share apps.
On November 9, two taxi drivers filed what they hope will be certified as a class action lawsuit against Uber stemming from its months-old taxi service in the city.
Yesterday afternoon, Uber, SideCar and Lyft were fined $20,000 each by the California Public Utilities Commission for operating what the state considers unlicensed charter car businesses.
The fines also address the app’s lack of control over drivers, which the CPUC is inclined to see as employees.
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