Dutch Uber drivers arrested for operating as taxis without a licence
Four Amsterdam-based Uber drivers were arrested on Sunday for using the app to transport commuters without owning a £157,600 taxi permit, according to Bloomberg.
The news, which saw the drivers fined £3,310, will come as a blow to Uber as it tries to cement its service throughout Europe.
The firm, which operates in over 200 cities worldwide, has seen many cab drivers switch to the service as they can operate unlicensed in many countries.
However, Uber is facing an international crackdown amid fears that it is unsafe for passengers as it uses unregistered drivers.
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Source: The Drum
