Saturday, March 4, 2017
Uber suspends service in Hungary as recently passed regulations take effect
Uber suspends service in Hungary as recently passed regulations take effect
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Uber has had a tough time in Europe in the form of significant regulatory hurdles. Unfortunately for the ride-hailing service, its tough times continue as it suspended service in Hungary, Reuters reports.
Hungary’s parliament passed a measure in June that allows the government to block Internet access to “illegal dispatcher services.” The measure was passed thanks in large part to Prime Minister Viktor Orban, whose right-wing Fidesz party holds the majority in parliament.
The measure is sure to please Hungarian taxi drivers, who have protested Uber and wanted the company and its app blocked in the country because they believe Uber drivers consistently breach regulations that more traditional taxi drivers must adhere to. However, according to Uber, the new law will force 160,000 people to consider using those traditional taxi services, as well as 1,200 drivers to find other means of employment.
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