Hundreds of Uber drivers in Qatar go on strike after price cuts


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  • Monday, 13 Feb 2017

A man exits the Uber offices in Queens, New York, U.S., February 2, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

DOHA: Hundreds of drivers with ride-hailing service Uber in Qatar went on strike on Feb 13 for the second time in a year to protest against fare cuts.

The US-based company, which started operations in Doha in 2014, has in recent months cut fares by 15-20% for passengers amid growing competition from local firms.

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