US judge rejects Uber's $3 mn settlement with 2,421 drivers

A US judge has rejected Uber's proposed $3 million class-action settlement with 2,421 New York drivers who accused the company of retaining excessive fees from their fares. The settlement covered drivers who used the Uber app to arrange rides in New York since December 29, 2009. The drivers also accused the ride-hailing company of falsely advertising guaranteed compensation.