Calvet, Uber's lawyer, compared it to online hotel booking services like Booking.com, saying they did not actually provide the room. Pictured are VTC drivers, including Uber France, and LOTI transport drivers (public transport on demand), attend a demonstration to denounce the measures in favour of French taxis drivers in Paris
LUXEMBOURG: US ride-hailing app Uber told Europe's top court on Monday that it was a digital service, not a transport service, and that a French law clearly targeted online taxi services, in its latest European legal battle with the taxi industry.
Uber expanded into Europe five years ago and has come under attack from taxi companies who see it as unfair competition bypassing strict licensing and safety rules.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
