Uber has initiated legal action against DoorDash, claiming it pressures restaurants to use exclusively its delivery services through threats of increased commission rates. Uber filed the lawsuit in California after hearing from multiple restaurants feeling coerced to comply with DoorDash's demands or face severe financial penalties. The suit highlights issues of market power, as DoorDash holds a significantly larger market share than Uber Eats. In defense, DoorDash rejected the claims, maintaining that they are unfounded and indicative of Uber's challenges in the competitive delivery landscape.
Uber claims that DoorDash has been pressuring restaurants to only use their service, allegedly threatening them with higher fees if they partner with Uber Eats.
The lawsuit, filed in California, states that multiple restaurants faced serious consequences for not complying with DoorDash's demands, highlighting significant market power issues.
DoorDash, which dominates the food delivery market, allegedly threatened increased commissions and even future collaborations with Uber, affecting the business decisions of restaurants.
In response, DoorDash denied the accusations, asserting that Uber's claims are baseless and stem from their struggles to provide a competitive service.
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