05/28/2026
A recent report from Consumer Watchdog raises serious questions about how Uber is deploying its $12.5 billion insurance reserve, and what it means for injured passengers.
According to the report, rather than directing those funds toward stronger passenger protections, Uber is reportedly using that position to fund a $10 billion robotaxi expansion while simultaneously lobbying for legislation that would:
Cap injury recoveries at Medicare reimbursement rates
Consolidate legal fee and medical bill limits into a single 25% cap
Limit corporate liability regardless of whether the driver is human or automated
These are not abstract policy debates. They directly affect what an injured rideshare passenger can recover, and who gets to decide the value of their case.
At Buckley Simpson Law, we believe corporate growth should never come at the expense of accountability. If you've been injured in a rideshare accident, understanding your rights before legislation changes them matters.
