Uber Takes DoorDash to Court Over Antitrust Violations

Ride-sharing giant Uber (UBER) is taking legal action against DoorDash (DASH), accusing the competing food delivery service of using unfair business practices to gain market dominance. The lawsuit, filed in a California court on Friday, alleges that DoorDash pressures restaurants into exclusive agreements, requiring them to use DoorDash for their delivery services.

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According to Uber, DoorDash warned these restaurants that they would face higher commission fees if they also partnered with Uber Eats. As a result, Uber argues that this practice limits competition and drives up costs for both restaurants and customers. The company is seeking damages and a court order requiring DoorDash to change its business practices.