Judge rules that Uber ordinance does not violate antitrust laws

Charles McConnell

03 August 2017

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A federal judge in Washington has granted a motion to dismiss claims that the city of Seattle violated federal antitrust laws by allowing authorised for-hire drivers to bargain collectively.

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Charles McConnell

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