Uber expands in Belgium despite bitter opposition

Unfazed by intimidation tactics: A filepic of a protest in Hamburg. Despite the threat of a massive protest by taxi drivers later this month, Uber is pushing ahead with expansion plans in Brussels.

BRUSSELS: US-based taxi app Uber expanded its service in Brussels despite growing opposition by traditional cab drivers who plan a major protest in Europe’s capital later this month. 

The controversial smartphone service officially launched its premium UberX option but announced it at a press conference whose location was only revealed at the last minute for fear of disruption by bitter opponents.