Uber fined nearly 825 million euros for automated driver blocking

The Netherlands' Data Protection Authority fined Uber €825 million ($966 million) for deactivating driver accounts without proper warnings or appeals between 2020 and 2022, violating GDPR. Uber plans to appeal, arguing the fine is disproportionate. This is Uber's second major Dutch privacy fine in two years.

The Dutch data protection authority fined Uber €825m ($966m) for automating driver account suspensions without adequate notice or human review, violating GDPR rules. Uber plans to appeal, disputing the decision and the fine's proportionality. The case involves incidents from 2018 to 2022, with the fine based on a fraction of Uber's projected 2025 turnover.

Dutch regulators fined Uber $964 million for violating EU data privacy rules by using automated software to suspend driver accounts without human review. The violations occurred from 2018 to 2022. Uber plans to appeal, stating it has since discontinued the policies and is committed to fair treatment of drivers.

Nevada approved Tesla, Waymo, and Uber's Aviari to operate driverless rides in Clark County, including near Harry Reid International Airport. Tesla can deploy up to 5,000 vehicles, while Waymo and Aviari are capped at 1,000 each. Companies must meet safety and regulatory requirements before starting services.

Uber faces a €825 million fine under GDPR for automated driver suspensions, the second-largest penalty under the law. The Dutch regulator found Uber violated rules on automated decision-making and drivers' rights to be informed, as drivers were deactivated without human oversight or recourse.

Tesla, Alphabet's Waymo, and Uber's Aviari have been approved to operate their autonomous vehicle services in Nevada. The approval allows these companies to expand their robotaxi services in the state, which could impact their market positioning and growth prospects in the autonomous vehicle sector.