Uber stock price rises as France driver status dispute adds fresh risk ahead of earnings
Uber shares rose about 2% to $81.64 Monday after the company confirmed talks with France’s social security agency over driver classification. French regulators are seeking €1.2 billion in payments and €512 million in fines, citing over 71,000 drivers. Investors await Uber’s Feb. 4 earnings for updates on legal costs and guidance. Lyft and DoorDash shares also advanced.