Uber returns to Madrid with new ride service March 30, 2016 - 17:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Uber has launched a new ride service in Spain's capital matching riders with licensed professional drivers after its traditional service was shut down when a judge in 2014 ruled it didn't comply with Spanish law, the Associated Press reports. The company on Wednesday, March 30 launched UberX in greater Madrid only, with no immediate expansion plans. Its southern Europe director, Carles Lloret, said fares could be up to 40 percent cheaper than cab rates. Drivers hailed via UberX are professionally licensed to carry passengers in vehicles without taxi markings. They are not authorized to pick up fares on the street like taxis do. Lloret told the government-owned TVE broadcaster that "Spain probably has the most restrictive laws in Europe" impacting Uber's ability to operate.  Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020."   Partner news Most popular in the section |  Latest news Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |
