Uber Technologies has experienced so many controversies for sometime now. It is a ride-sharing service that has its branches all over, from San Antonio to Berlin. It has been noted that many are not familiar with the use of the application and hence the many crimes. The rating it has had from the Business Bureau is an ‘F’ and its application has also seen many drivers being fined, with the most recent ones being arrested and fined in Amsterdam a city where the software’s developers are located, making people wonder since it is the central point for the ride service all over the world.
Inspectors from The Ministry of Environment went an extra mile of paying the passengers aboard to be able to make the arrests, as they were using the service without the right permit. The drivers were released from jail, but they may have to part with a huge fine of unto 4200 euros. The prosecutor stated that the fine may also rise if the drivers are found using the Uber application again.
The Taxi Unions are trying so hard to be able to remove this destruction, in the name of a ride sharing service from their cities. They have since held many demonstration in the European cities, to protest at this unfair competition. With the arrest, the company is seen to yet have received another blow with its effort to expand in Europe fading up.
The company has realized the implications that the Uber software is making to the users, and assure them that they are in contact with the policy makers to help the drivers get acquainted with the use of the ride-sharing service. This will enable them achieve their full potential and to bring in a positive impact. They however did not come out clear if they will bail out the drivers, but a statement from a local prosecutor said that should the drivers accept fares from Uber, their fines could double. This is making the situation worse for them.
Government authorities all over the world are restricting Uber’s use as it possess safety risks to passengers and termed it as an unfair competition to the taxi drivers with the right permits. The company felt that the action taken by the government authorities is unfair and unjustified. They said that they are doing their best to ensure that the policy makers are more familiar with the technology and how its proper use will ease movement.
The company has a wide capital base with one of its branches valuing up to $17 billion. The launch of its services to the app users in the Dutch public in October saw the prosecutor starting a probe on the software to establish its impact and its authenticity. The company’s website reveals that the UberBlack and UberLux application from Uber are legal and its use is not prohibited. The services operate between Amsterdam and Rotterdam and also to and from the Schiphol Airport.