We asked editors of Business Insider editions across the globe to shed more light on how ride-hailing apps are faring in their respective countries.
What private transportation services are currently available in the country?Uber is the biggest and MyTaxi is, perhaps, the second largest.Yes — Taxify is banned due to licensing issues but they're trying to get permission again.Yes. Anyone who wants to act as a driver of Uber or any other service needs a license.
Uber has about 3 million users in London, where licenses are more expensive because there are already more than 10,000 vehicles working in the city.Have there been any clashes between taxi drivers and private services? Has the government done anything about it?Uber was also banned for a while in London as it seemed unsafe, but it now has a temporary license and is operating again.They think that, because of Uber, they're losing income. That's why they want to sue the company.
What is the ratio of traditional taxis to Uber taxis in the capital? Is there any kind of regulation in the city? Taxi drivers are protesting against the proposed reform of the Passenger Transportation Act, which aims to liberalize the market.
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