Uber To Halt App In Brussels, Belgium From Friday After Court Ruling
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Uber Technologies Inc. said it would halt operations in Brussels from Nov. 26 after a court ruled that a 2015 ban on private individuals offering taxi services also applies to professional drivers.
Uber said the decision by the Brussels Appeals Court on Wednesday will affect around 2,000 drivers, and it urged the Belgian government to quickly change taxi service laws.
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Q.Why is Uber stopping its service in Brussels?
Why is Uber stopping its service in Brussels?
Uber is halting operations because the Brussels Appeals Court ruled that a 2015 ban on private individuals offering taxi services also applies to professional drivers using its platform.
Q.How many drivers will be affected by this decision in Brussels?
How many drivers will be affected by this decision in Brussels?
The decision by the Brussels Appeals Court will affect approximately 2,000 drivers who currently operate using the Uber app in the city.
Q.What action is Uber calling for following the court's ruling?
What action is Uber calling for following the court's ruling?
Uber is urging the Belgian government to quickly change the country's taxi service laws, in response to the court's ruling and its impact on their operations.
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