After Being Kicked Out Of London And Finland Uber Decides To Stop Illegal Operations In Norway

Uber said on Monday it would suspend its unlicensed service UberPOP in Oslo until Norway introduces new rules, as the U.S. ride-hailing app adopts a more conciliatory tone with national authorities.

The move follows a similar one-year suspension in Finland in July to allow a new taxi law to come into effect, however there is no set date for when UberPOP will be reintroduced in Norway.

The U.S. ride-hailing company has come under fierce pressure from traditional taxi drivers and regulators across Europe who accuse it of unfair competition and skirting traditional licensing rules.

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TomM - 10/9/2017 4:59:39 PM

+2 Boost

The biggest concern with using ride services like UBER is that you still do not have proof that the driver has commercial insurance to cover you in the case of a problem. The other big one is that these drivers to not have commercial licenses - and do not have to pass background checks - and could be a threat to people who use the services.

I still believe that ALL people who offer rides for a fee should meet the same requirements and have commercial insurance - and I will not use an UBER that cannot provide me with proof of insurance.