Public Transportation
Recent twists in the „Uber saga” – the Spanish and French affair
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Recent twists in the „Uber saga” – the Spanish and French affair
The embattled firm has navigated through a number of legal challenges and regulatory disputes in various countries. Read more... (Petra Ágnes Kanyuk)
At a „hat trick of judgements” against Uber – the company loses UK case on worker rights
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At a „hat trick of judgements” against Uber – the company loses UK case on worker rights
Uber has lost its latest court bid (on 19 December 2018) to stop its British drivers being classified as workers, entitling them to rights such as the minimum wage and holiday pay, in a decision which jeopardises the taxi app’s business model. Read more... (Petra Ágnes Kanyuk)
The European Court of Justice has ruled that Uber is a transport company
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The European Court of Justice has ruled that Uber is a transport company
On 20 December 2017, the European Court of Justice has ruled that Uber is a transport services company. (The decision is a major setback for Uber, which has long insisted that it should be treated as technology service that connects drivers and riders; in other words, the Court placed itself on the side of traditional taxis. This definition will require the company to use only licensed taxi drivers, as well as meet other strict regulations linked to health and safety and background checks on drivers on its digital platform. Read more... (Petra Ágnes Kanyuk)