Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Uber Overcharged Riders Nearly ...

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

Days later, customers began receiving refunds from Uber for surcharges that were improperly ... should be allowed to operate in the City of Chicago without transparency and accountability ...

Chicago rideshare drivers are holding a rally outside the City Council on Wednesday, calling for an investigation after Uber admitted to overcharging riders. The Illinois Drivers Alliance with ...

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.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- People who have taken a late night Uber downtown Chicago this year might have been overcharged without knowing it. Some riders could soon get refunds, the company said. Uber said ...

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 ...

Uber riders are advised to check their receipts as they may have been overcharged a congestion fee since January. Rideshare companies are allowed to charge a $1.50 surcharge for all rides to and ...

After Block Club Chicago reached out to Uber about the discrepancy ... identifying all affected customers and will issue refunds accordingly,” spokesperson Josh Gold said. The surcharge fees, ...