Uber vs. DoorDash: Monopoly Or Market Mayhem?

Uber Technologies filed a lawsuit against delivery giant DoorDash in California's Superior Court on February 14, 2025 alleging the latter of engaging in anticompetitive practices that stifles competition and increases expenses for restaurants and customers. Uber claims that DoorDash uses coercive tactics to force restaurants into signing exclusive contracts with them.

Both DoorDash and Uber Eats provide while-label solutions to restaurants who accept delivery orders directly from their websites or apps. This allows them to gather customer information and get a better understanding of customer's ordering habits. These restaurants work with DoorDash through its Drive On-Demand product. They also offer advertising feature in their apps for those who want to promote their businesses. While DoorDash controls more than 50% of all the third-party deliveries in the U.S., it is also the largest first-party delivery provider, partnering with over 90% of high-value restaurant