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Uber drivers attacked in Mexico City in latest cabbie revolt

on Jul 30, 2015 | 0 comments

By Tony Connelly

Uber drivers in Mexico City have been attacked during protests as the revolt against the mobile taxi app continues to heat up.

Crowds of protesters attacked Uber driver’s cars outside Mexico City’s airport, hitting the cars with stones and bats as well as throwing flour and eggs through open windows.

The violence culminated as licensed taxi drivers demanded a complete halt on the app-based ride service in the capital.

Uber released a statement condemning the attacks saying that they were “a very grave attack on everyone’s freedom and right to make a living in a dignified manner.” It continued: “Incidents like this are Read full story ›

Source: The Drum