⚖️ Uber sues Doordash

Author

Liam Gill
February 18, 2025

In partnership with

Uber vs. DoorDash: A Legal Battle Over Market Competition

Uber has filed a lawsuit against DoorDash, accusing its competitor of using anticompetitive tactics to dominate the food delivery market. The lawsuit alleges that DoorDash pressures restaurants into exclusive agreements for first-party delivery services, effectively limiting their ability to work with Uber Direct or other competitors. If true, these practices could violate U.S. antitrust laws, particularly those designed to prevent market monopolization and unfair competition. DoorDash, however, denies the allegations, calling Uber’s claims baseless and arguing that its success is due to better offerings rather than coercion.

This tech company grew 32,481%...

No, it's not Nvidia... It's Mode Mobile, 2023’s fastest-growing software company according to Deloitte.

Just as Uber turned vehicles into income-generating assets, Mode is turning smartphones into an easy passive income source, already helping 45M+ users earn $325M+ through simple, everyday use.

They’ve just been granted their stock ticker by the Nasdaq, and you can still invest in their pre-IPO offering at just $0.26/share.

*Mode Mobile recently received their ticker reservation with Nasdaq ($MODE), indicating an intent to IPO in the next 24 months. An intent to IPO is no guarantee that an actual IPO will occur.
*The Deloitte rankings are based on submitted applications and public company database research, with winners selected based on their fiscal-year revenue growth percentage over a three-year period.
*Please read the offering circular and related risks at invest.modemobile.com.

What This Means for Tech Startups

For startups in food tech, logistics, or platform-based services, this lawsuit highlights the challenges of competing against entrenched players in highly consolidated markets. Exclusive agreements can create significant barriers to entry, making it difficult for smaller or newer companies to gain traction. If Uber’s lawsuit succeeds, it could lead to regulatory scrutiny of similar exclusivity arrangements across industries, potentially opening the door for more competition and innovation. Startups should monitor how courts interpret these practices, as it could impact how platform-based businesses structure partnerships and pricing models.

Navigating a Competitive Market

Tech startups should take this case as a reminder to carefully assess competitive dynamics and contractual agreements. Businesses relying on third-party platforms must be aware of potential exclusivity clauses that could limit their growth opportunities. On the flip side, startups developing their own marketplaces should ensure their agreements don’t cross into anti-competitive territory. As regulatory oversight of platform dominance increases, startups that prioritize flexibility and fair competition may find themselves better positioned for long-term success.

In addition to our newsletter we offer 60+ free legal templates for companies in the UK, Canada and the US. These include employment contracts, investment agreements and more

Newsletter supported by:

Increase your DTC margin 4-15% with coupon protection

KeepCart: Coupon Protection partners with D2C brands like Quince, Blueland, Vessi and more to stop/monitor coupon leaks to sites/extensions like Honey, CapitalOne, RetailMeNot, and more to boost your DTC margins

Overpaid commissions to affiliates and influencers add up fast - Get rid of the headache and revenue losses with KeepCart.