Debra Silverstein (50th) to “demand answers” from Uber about the unauthorized surcharges ... issued refunds totaling $1,782,193.50, a number reported hours earlier by Block Club Chicago.

Block Club found that Uber had been charging the city's Downtown congestion fee outside the window the fee is to be applied.

The company did not immediately respond to NBC Chicago’s requests for comment on the refunds. The surcharge is among several potential surcharges Uber said Chicago required them to implement.

Associated Press Share Thousands of Uber riders could be in line for refunds — and Uber could ... said he has paid the mistaken surcharge at least five times during late-night trips returning ...

an Uber and Lyft driver in Chicago, as well as volunteer with the Chicago Gig Alliance. "Napkin math" shows the surcharge doesn't quite cover increased gas prices, he said. Casas drives part-time ...

Uber customers can expect to pay a surcharge on their rides and delivery orders in the coming weeks to help ease the pain at the pump for drivers. The surcharge costs are based on the average ...