Dutch regulator fines Uber $966 million for automating driver suspensions, document shows

"We strongly disagree with this decision and disproportionate fine," a spokesperson said, adding that the company takes drivers' rights seriously and its current policies include both human reviews and opportunities for drivers to dispute platform suspensions.

The AP confirmed the decision, but could not immediately comment further.

European regulators have imposed billions of euros in penalties on large U.S. technology companies in recent years under privacy, competition, and digital market rules, with Meta, Google, Apple and Amazon all facing multiple fines — though headline fines are often reduced or reversed after years-long appeals processes.

Such fines have been criticised by U.S. President Donald Trump and in April, a top U.S. State Department official said they were the "biggest single source of friction" in U.S.-EU economic relations.