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Philadelphia Regulators Seek Uber Ban, Legal Fees

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In addition to its current practice of impounding vehicles being used as “unauthorized service providers,” Philadelphia regulators filed a lawsuit against Uber, a popular transportation network connecting drivers and riders directly, seeking $300,000 in fines and a complete ban of the company’s UberX basic level of service. Uber Black, Uber’s luxury-level ridesharing program, had already … Read more

Philadelphia Sues, Fines Uber $300K Over Allegations Of Operating Illegally

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After 10 months of driving the streets in Philadelphia, Uber now faces a lawsuit and $300,000 fine for providing ride-hailing services in violation of city regulations. The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) Taxicab and Limousine Division’s lawsuit [PDF] — and proposed fine – – is just the lasted municipal attempt to rein in Uber’s quick expansion … Read more