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Commission to review ride-sharing rules across the EU

Rules for Uber, Bolt, Cabify, Heetch and other ride-hailing services could be unified at EU level - but the Commission warns this may still take some time.

Tech News

Need armed guards at the push of a button? There's an app for that

The Protector app has seen an uptick in downloads following the assassination of UnitedHeathcare’s CEO, Brian Thompson.

20 February 2025

EU Decoded

EU DECODED: Taxing online platforms - fair game for VAT?

Online platforms for short-term rentals and transportation services, such as Airbnb and Uber, will have to charge VAT from 2030 at the latest, as the EU recently approved new rules for online services.

3 December 2024

Europe News

Desperate ride-hailing app drivers disrupt traffic in Brussels

At least 200 drivers employed by ride-hailing platforms including Uber are demanding lower commissions, higher pay rates, and unified rules for taxis and so-called street cabs in Belgium.

15 November 2024

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Europe News

EU to hike VAT on Airbnb, Uber after Estonia drops veto

The Baltic nation had repeatedly blocked an attempt to impose up to 25% value-added tax on online platforms offering short-term rentals and ridesharing.

30 October 2024

Earth News

Uber calls on EU to ban combustion engines on ridesharing cars by 2030

Multinational ride-hailing company is also calling on binding targets for the production of electric vehicles in the European market along with adequate incentives to ease the climate transition.

25 September 2024

Europe

What does Keir Starmer want to renegotiate with the EU?

In Brussels and London, there’s optimism that Keir Starmer's new UK government will soon recalibrate the UK's relationship with the EU. But how?

Tech News

Uber fined €290 million for transferring EU driver data to the US

Uber has to pay the Dutch data protection agency €290 million for transferring European taxi drivers’ data to servers in the United States.

Mobility

Uber, BYD to introduce 100,000 EVs in Europe and Latin America

The companies said the plan would help accelerate the switch to EVs and that they also plan to collaborate in introducing autonomous-capable EVs on the Uber platform.

Travel News

Affordable luxury? Uber launches new water limos and yachts

Ride-hailing app Uber is launching new water-based transport services in Europe.

Culture news

AI will become a ‘distortion pedal’ for comedic writing

Humour has long been a part of advertising, created by humans for humans. But now, artificial intelligence (AI) is getting a front row seat in comedy creativity.

Business

What is mobility media and why it’s the next big thing in advertising

Uber is betting big on mobility media with revenue forecasted to hit US$1 billion this year., But what exactly is mobility media and why is the ride sharing giant playing in this space?

Mobility

Paris Olympics: Uber unveils plans to meet soaring demand this summer

The American ride-hailing giant plans to mobilise more drivers this summer to meet strong demand while promising to contain price surges. However, some Uber drivers feel insufficient measures have been taken, with unions hinting at possible strikes.

Earth News

Uber offers London drivers cash incentives to switch to EVs

Ride hailing company to offer drivers EV drivers reduced rate charging.

Europe News

Estonia blocks plan to put VAT on Airbnb, Uber-style online platforms

The Baltic nation wielded a veto over laws intended to modernise tax for the digital economy.

Europe News

Estonia threatens to block Airbnb tax-hike plan

The Baltic nation could veto long-discussed plans to charge VAT on online accommodation rentals and taxi rides.

Business

Thousands of London cab drivers set to sue Uber for £250 million

Recently, Uber has been sued in a number of places, including Paris and in Australia by local cab drivers who say that Uber has led to them losing income.

Europe News

Deal on platform workers, after previous agreement fell apart

The agreed text strikes a balance between respecting national labour law and ensuring minimum standards of protection, the council said.

Romania

Romanian taxi drivers continue protest against ride-sharing companies

The drivers will go on hunger strike on Wednesday if their demands for more regulation of alternative transport services aren't met

27 February 2024

Europe News

EU deal on platform workers falls apart, pushing law into limbo

A group of member states blocked on Friday a law designed to improve the conditions of platform workers across the European Union, pushing the legislation to the brink of limbo.

16 February 2024