Sao Paulo court backs taxi drivers, bans Uber


  • TECH
  • Thursday, 30 Apr 2015

OUSTED: The court did not rule out an appeal from Uber, which has seen a massive pushback from the livery industry in almost every city where it has set up operations.

SAO PAOLO: A judge barred Uber from operating in the Sao Paulo, siding with the city's taxi drivers who complained that the popular ride-sharing service enjoys an unfair competitive advantage. 

Judge Roberto Corcioli Filho, citing "irregular activity" by Uber, ordered the company to shut down its Sao Paulo operations. 

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