68 h. ago Delivery services under legal scrutiny for alleged ‘drip pricing’

DoorDash is facing legal action from the Competition Bureau while a proposed class-action has been filed against Uber Eats

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4 d. ago Canada wants people to weigh in on practice of 'algorithmic pricing'

The Competition Bureau is seeking feedback from Canadians when it comes to algorithmic pricing.The agency has published a new paper, Algorithmic Pricing and Competition, from which it seeks public consultation. As the bureau notes, various sectors, including hospitality, concerts and ridesharing, are turning to algorithms to help set prices for products and services.The paper defines algorithmic pricing as "using automated algorithms to set or recommend prices for products or services, often in real time, based on a set of data inputs." It goes on to warn that algorithmic pricing could help and hurt competition, such as by making it easier for consumers to switch companies or limiting consumer choice by consolidating market power.Therefore, the bureau wants those with "experience with algorithmic pricing and its potential impacts on competition" to help provide guidance on how to better respond. Specifically, the bureau says it wants to highlight the following ke...

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5 d. ago Proposed class action claims Uber Eats is overcharging Canadians

Uber Eats customers in Canada could be part of a new proposed class-action lawsuit accusing the online food delivery service of charging hidden service fees.On May 16, Toronto law firm Koskie Minsky brought forward a proposed lawsuit against Uber Eats, accusing the company of drip pricing. The lawsuit against Uber Technologies, Inc., Uber Canada Inc., Uber Portier Canada Inc., and Uber Castor Canada Inc. was filed in the Superior Court of Ontario.In an email statement, an Uber Canada representative said that they cannot comment on the ongoing legal proceedings but that the company takes "these allegations seriously.""We are committed to transparency and fairness in our pricing practices," they stated. "We are reviewing the claims thoroughly and will be defending the lawsuit."The allegationsKoskie Minsky alleges that in addition to the advertised delivery fee, Uber Eats charged customers hidden service fees in Canada."The class action alleges that U...

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6 d. ago Competition Bureau sues DoorDash for allegedly misleading customers over fees

The bureau alleged the extra charges were sometimes framed as if they were taxes, when in reality, they are charges imposed at DoorDash's discretion

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6 d. ago Canada’s Competition Bureau sues DoorDash over customer prices

DoorDash is being sued by the federal Competition Bureau, over what it calls 'deceptive' marketing and fees that mislead customers into paying more than they expect.

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7 d. ago Competition Bureau sues DoorDash, accuses firm of misleading customers with fees

TORONTO — Canada’s competition watchdog is suing DoorDash Inc. and its Canadian subsidiary for marketing its online delivery services at a lower price than what consumers actually wind up paying. The Competition Bureau says an investigation found DoorDash customers were unable to purchase food and other items at prices advertised on DoorDash’s websites and mobile […]

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7 d. ago Competition Bureau sues Doordash over alleged misleading prices

The litigation against DoorDash is an effort to ensure consumers are not misled and can trust the prices they see online

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1 week ago BLZE Investor News: If You Have Suffered Losses in Backblaze, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLZE), You Are Encouraged to Contact The Rosen Law Firm About Your Rights

NEW YORK, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Backblaze, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLZE) resulting from allegations that Backblaze may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. SO WHAT: If you purchased […]

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1 week ago Competition Bureau urges retailers and landlords to drop property controls

Watchdog encouraged companies to only use property controls where they increase competition

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2 w. ago Google, Competition Bureau battle over possible constitutional challenge

TORONTO — Canada’s competition watchdog says it will fight a constitutional challenge from Google in a case alleging the tech giant abused its dominant position in the online advertising market. Filings made in the case this month say the Competition Bureau will ask the Competition Tribunal to strike Google’s proposed motion to proceed with a […]

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2 w. ago Google, Competition Bureau battle over possible constitutional challenge in case

Canada’s competition watchdog says it will fight a constitutional challenge from Google in a case alleging the tech giant abused its dominant position in the online advertising market. New filings made in the case say the Competition Bureau will ask the Competition Tribunal to strike Google’s proposed motion to proceed with a constitutional challenge because […]

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