World first?: Canberra says it will regulate Uber, claiming that it will be the first capital city in the world to do so.
SYDNEY: The Australian city of Canberra said it would become the first capital in the world to regulate ride-sharing services such as Uber, even as the controversial apps face legal challenges elsewhere.
Popular US-based app Uber and other ride-sharing operators will be able to legally pick up passengers from October 30 in Canberra, with the Australian Capital Territory government requiring drivers and vehicles to undergo accreditation and registration.
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