WSJ Tech News Briefing TNB Tech Minute: NYC Orders Uber Eats to Pay $3.5 Million Over Delivery Worker Pay
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Jan 30, 2026 Christoph Beck, a business executive at Ecolab who advises on sustainability and water-efficiency for data centers. He appears in the sponsored segment. Short takes cover NYC ordering Uber Eats to pay $3.5M for delivery worker pay issues. Other briefs include Tesla share moves tied to merger reports and Charter’s subscriber shifts.
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NYC Holds Delivery Platforms Accountable
- New York City found Uber Eats failed to pay the minimum rate for time on canceled trips between Dec 2023 and Sep 2024.
- The city ordered $3.5 million in restitution and penalties and reinstated wrongfully deactivated workers.
Musk Companies Eye Closer Ties
- Tesla shares rose after reports it might merge with SpaceX and weigh a tie-up with XAI.
- Tesla said it will invest $2 billion in XAI, linking Musk's companies through potential deals and investments.
Subscriber Mix Softens Charter's Results
- Charter Communications offset internet customer losses with gains in mobile and video subscribers in Q4.
- Revenue fell over 2% to $13.6 billion and net income declined, but shares jumped about 8% on the subscriber mix news.