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The EU Court Ruled that Uber is a Transport service
The service that Uber offers is one of the services in the field of transport within the meaning of European Union law, the European Court of Justice has ruled today.
Uber suffers new blow as EU court rules it’s a taxi service
The EU’s top court ruled on Dec. 20 that Uber is an ordinary transportation company instead of an app and should be regulated as such, in a decision that will be closely watched around the world.
Uber Clampdown Leaves Many Romanians Dismayed
Romanian passengers and drivers defended carpooling apps on Wednesday, as the European Court of Justice ruled that Uber is a transport company and must respect European Union legislation in the field.
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‘Luxury taxis’ aim to compete with Uber in Istanbul
A new taxi service that aims to provide a more comfortable experience for customers was launched in Istanbul on Dec. 19, in a bid to compete with Uber and unregistered operators.
Beat sues taxi union chief, demands public apology
A successful Greek company has filed a lawsuit against the head of the taxi drivers' union (SATA), accusing him of spreading "slanderous, false and abusive claims" to harm the firm's reputation.
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Uber joins forces with global public transport association
Ride-hailing app Uber said on Dec. 4 it was joining a global public transport association to improve mobility in the cities it operates in.
Uber and Yandex will Cooperate in Russia
Uber's US Shared Travel Service and Russian Internet Company Yandex intend to step up cooperation in Russia, the DPA reported.
Yandex is the market leader in internet search in Russia and Yandex Taxi offers its own online taxi service.
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Uber Concealed Massive Hack that Exposed data of 57m Divers and Users
Uber concealed a massive global breach of the personal information of 57 million customers and drivers in October 2016, failing to notify the individuals and regulators, the company acknowledged on Tuesday, quoted by The Guardian.
Uber also confirmed it had paid the hackers responsible $100,000 to delete the data and keep the breach quiet, which was first reported by Bloomberg.
NASA contracts Uber to build flying taxi air control software
Uber has struck a deal with NASA to develop software for managing “flying taxi” routes in the air along the lines of ride-hailing services it has pioneered on the ground, the company said on Nov. 7.
Taxi bill raises questions
A Transport Ministry bill aimed at regulating the taxi sector following the emergence of ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Beat is raising concerns over the true intentions of the country's leftist-led government.
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