Belgium.
Government Minister, Bridgette Grouwels explains why UBER has been banned in Brussels.
Translated to English;
A debate rages on at the moment (services) taxi company Uber
I present below some thoughts and some facts that must be considered, primarily in the interest of the consumer
Commercial Court Brussels prohibited Uber continue its activities in Brussels in their current form. This judgment follows a complaint filed by a private company. Compliance with the court does not preclude the establishment of an intelligent mobility.-
The paid conveyance of passengers is subject to clear rules to guarantee quality and safety for consumers and fair competition.-
These rules cover a minimum level of quality, the possession of a license, the payment of social security contributions, subscribing to appropriate insurance, etc.. We want to avoid a "race to the bottom." We say no to the total absence of regulation.-
The purpose of these rules is mainly consumer protection. A simple, special insurance is not sufficient to be able to provide paid transportation of people. In the United States, a serious problem so happened following a fatal accident involving a taxi Uber. Uber ships this problem by saying that their company has nothing to do with this accident.
-Applications offer unique opportunities we can also use for the taxi industry. The CD & V fully supports the development of computer tools that make life easier for the consumer. This is what I've done over the past five years as Minister of Information.
Past five years, I deeply modernized the taxi industry in Brussels for Brussels and visitors introducing a new identity, a quality charter, information posts, digital taximeter, etc.. In addition, we have significantly increased the number of locations taxis and conducted the opening bands bus taxis. Many of these reforms have been taken in consultation with the sector, which was not always easy. It is implausible to say that the Brussels government defend the "taxi cartel."
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