Uber the ride sharing app which is not alien to controversies, is now facing a US$7.6 million in fines to Californian Public Utilities Commission for failing to disclose information on time to the agency.

According to the CPOC, Uber was required to share information on how often it offers rides, drivers who accepted to provide the rides, the areas or zones there are from and also full disclosure of the drivers. These information are useful for the agency to ensure Uber is providing its service in non discriminatory manner, and conduct its business in a manner that promoted public safety.

“While we are disappointed by the decision, we look forward to making our case to the California Court of Appeals,” an Uber spokesperson told a digital news site. “In the meantime, we will pay the fine and continue to work in good faith with the Commission.”

While the governments across the globe still grapple with the new ride sharing economy, services offered by the likes of Uber has caused much distress to public cab drivers who have had their business affected drastically. History points to how taxis and cabs were at one time unmarked vehicles offering rides for cash were than regulated by cities in order to monitor and keep tab on their activity, looks like history is repeating itself!