FTC, 21 states sue Uber over ‘shady’ subscription billing

When it was founded in 2009, Uber was promoted as a cheaper and more convenient way to catch a ride than traditional taxis. Uber quickly expanded into cities across the U.S. before local governments had a chance to regulate the service, which allowed people to call a car to their exact pickup location, and see upfront pricing. Uber also promised shorter wait times and app-based ease. That was then. Today, an Uber ride is generally the same price as a taxi, and pickups are not always predictable. Over t ...