Germany:
Uber has always faced a tough market in Germany, where the standard
taxi cab is a Mercedes-Benz luxury sedan and Uber fancy cabs don’t
stand out. And in September, courts in Berlin and Hamburg ruled the
company did not comply with German laws and officially banned the
service from using unlicensed taxi drivers.
India:
A woman was allegedly sexually assaulted and beaten by an Uber
driver after requesting a car last week.
Delhi’s special commissioner for the city’s Transport
Department, Satish Mathur, said “the services of Uber have been
blacklisted”.
He also claimed that Uber drivers were operating “illegally” as
they had All India Permit Taxi licenses that do not apply.
Thailand:
Thailand has partially banned Uber. Uber has been ordered to cease
operations in Thailand.
The Department of Land Transport has banned the use of “black
plate” vehicles which link customers with private drivers, citing
safety concerns and a lack of regulation.
USA:
Reason for ban: Nevada issued a ban, arguing that the company is
essentially operating like a taxi business.
San Francisco and LA district attorneys announcing their lawsuit
against Uber.
Reason for lawsuit: In a joint press release, the district
attorneys from both cities said that they are suing Uber for
allegedly misrepresenting the quality of background checks it
conducts on its drivers – and also illegally charging riders an
airport fee.
Spain:
Reason for ban: A judge in Madrid said that Uber drivers have no
official authorisation to operate and are also competing unfairly
with licensed taxi drivers.
The Madrid Taxi Association has filed a lawsuit against the
ride-sharing service.
