#uber as taxi

This is oppose to what Uber claimed that they differ from traditional taxi services. The case revolves around UberPop, an inexpensive ride-hailing service feature in several European cities that allow drivers to use their own car without a taxi license to pick up passengers. Despite Uber's argument that "it's a technology platform  connecting passengers with independent drivers, not a transportation company subject to the same rules as taxi services", top EU court have forced to cease operation of UberPop in most major European countries in favor of UberX, which requires drivers to have a license. “The service provided by Uber connecting individuals with non-professional drivers is covered by services in the field of transport,” ruled EU Court of Justice on Wednesday in Luxembourg. It has also been stated that the EU nations “can therefore regulate the conditions for providing that service.” The case has already been decided under C-434/15, Asociacion Profesional Elite Taxi. Uber and Chinese tech company WeRide have officially launched a fully driverless robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, making it open to the public with no human safety driver. The robotaxi service works through the Uber app. Riders choosing Uber Comfort or UberX may get matched with a WeRide robotaxi, while those who want a higher chance of trying the driverless ride can tap the “Autonomous” option. Read more in our articles including "European Union rules Uber should be treated like Taxi" and "Uber and WeRide launch fully driverless Robotaxis in Abu Dhabi".