Italy court blocks Uber services in Italy, citing unfair competition

Taxi drivers went on strike in Rome and across Italy to protest against an amendment that would deregulate the sector of transport, enabling a wider use of Uber.

ROME: A court blocked the use of smart phone apps for Uber cars in Italy on Friday, ruling that they constituted unfair competition.

The court said Uber could not use its Black, Lux, Suv, X , XL, Select and Van phone applications nor could it promote or advertise its services in Italy, a court document showed.