Dutch regulator fines Uber $966 million for automating driver suspensions

https://www.reuters.com/world/dutch-regulator-fines-uber-966-million-automating-driver-suspensions-document-2026-08-21/

Decision says Uber suspended driver accounts automatically without adequately informing them

Uber says it disputes some facts and size of fine and will appeal

Fine ​is second largest of its kind

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Arancello@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 6d

love to see these multiple fines if usa tech companies that ignore local regulations

huppakee@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 5d

Relevant fact: the reason they are charged by a Dutch court regulator is because Uber is headquartered in Amsterdam, but they are charged for their misconduct across the entire EU, not just their misconduct in The Netherlands.

nosuchanon@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3d

Oh no! A 2% fine on my global income of 52 BILLION. whatever shall I do!?