Uber pay 8 9m fine employing ex criminals drivers

It seems like you're referring to a recent news article about Uber being fined $8.9 million for employing former criminals as drivers.

To provide more context, in 2020, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) fined Uber $8.9 million for violating state laws by allowing former criminals to drive for the company. The CPUC found that Uber had failed to properly screen its drivers, allowing some with criminal records to continue driving for the company.

The investigation revealed that Uber had hired drivers with criminal records, including those with convictions for violent crimes, drug offenses, and other serious crimes. The CPUC alleged that Uber's failure to properly screen its drivers put the public at risk and violated state laws.

Uber has since taken steps to improve its driver screening process, including implementing a more comprehensive background check system and increasing the frequency of checks on existing drivers.

It's worth noting that while Uber's actions were deemed unacceptable by the CPUC, the company has argued that its screening process is designed to balance the need to ensure public safety with the need to provide opportunities for people to work and rebuild their lives after serving time in prison.

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