Uber turns to Brussels in battle to gain ground in Europe

UBER STRIKES BACK: Uber has filed a complaint against French law with the EU, saying it favours regular taxis

BRUSSELS: Uber has taken its battle for acceptance in Europe to Brussels with a complaint against a French law, the first of what could become a series of challenges to EU member states reluctant to open their markets to the online taxi-booking service.

Launched in California four years ago, the service has rapidly become popular in a number of countries because it often undercuts established taxi and minicab services.