Uber passes milestones in SA, but struggles in France
28 June 2015 - 02:00
Uber is facing steep challenges overseas, but the ride-sharing company is beginning to win over authorities and commuters in South Africa, where the number of rides since January has spiked to 2million. In France this week, protests against Uber by taxi drivers blocked major transport routes, while Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said he was launching legal action against local managers of the US-based ride-sharing service.
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