WASHINGTON — A D.C.-based rideshare company that claimed to provide safe, reliable transportation for children has been shut down following an investigation by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). RubiRides Technologies, Inc., along with its CEO and founder Noreen Butler, has agreed to pay $50,000 in penalties and issue full refunds to affected families after operating without the necessary licenses and failing to provide services as promised.
Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced the settlement Monday, calling RubiRides’ conduct “dangerous” and “deceptive,” particularly because it involved the well-being of children and families.
“This investigation and settlement not only puts an end to a dangerous, unlicensed business, but also puts money back into the pockets of parents that paid for transportation services they never received,” Schwalb said. “We will continue to use the law to protect public safety, ensure that DC consumers are treated fairly, and make sure that all businesses operating in the District play by the rules.”…