Скачать или смотреть Uber suspends UberPOP taxi-ordering app in France after violent protests

It has revolutionised the way many people book a taxi.

But now Uber has announced the suspension of its budget UberPOP cab-ordering app in France.

The US firm has thrown in the towel, saying this is largely to protect its drivers who have been the victims of violence as licensed taxi drivers vent their anger at what they see as unfair competition.

"We have decided to suspend UberPOP in France from 1800 GMT this Friday evening, primarily to assure the safety of Uber drivers," Uber France head …
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