Uber Ban in Seoul Could Hurt Its Asian Expansion Plans
"We are looking into related laws to block Uber and similar apps that arrange such illegal transportation activities," said the city council.
City council members in Seoul are trying to find laws that would make ride-sharing app Uber illegal in that city. Officials are citing unfair competition for taxi drivers and concerns about driver background checks and vehicle maintenance.
“We are looking into related laws to block Uber and similar apps that arrange such illegal transportation activities,” said the city council according to BBC News. “Uber is charging customers while avoiding the regulatory process, which creates unfair competition for taxi drivers.”
Yet the city also has plans to launch its own Uber-like service, a GPS-based app for taxis.
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