PARIS:The UberPop transport service will be banned in France from Jan 1 to avoid unfair competition, the Interior Ministry said as taxi drivers impeded morning traffic into Paris in a y protest against the US-based online cab-hailing firm.
Uber allows users to summon taxi services with smartphones while its UberPop arm links private drivers to passengers. It has gained popularity around the world since its 2010 launch but drawn controversy over its aggressive approach to traditional taxi services.
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