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Taiwan Threatens to Fine Uber Drivers $780,000 Each
Three lawmakers in Taiwan are pushing for legislation that would suspend the licenses of those found driving for ride-hailing service Uber Technologies Inc. and fine each of them the equivalent of $780,000.
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Three lawmakers in Taiwan are pushing for legislation that would suspend the licenses of those found driving for ride-hailing service Uber Technologies Inc. and fine each of them the equivalent of $780,000.
Bloomberg News says Uber’s largest fine to date was $1.25 million (less than $4,200 per driver) to resolve penalties for 300 of its drivers in Macau.
As in many locations, Uber has faced fierce opposition from Taiwan’s traditional taxi services. The company also reportedly faces the equivalent of $4.2 million in claims from Taiwan’s finance ministry for back taxes and penalties.
The draft legislation claims Uber’s activities infringe on the rights of Taiwan’s more than 80,000 taxi drivers and violate various laws covering competition, foreign investment and highway usage. Bloomberg says Uber has agreed to comply with several requirements about insurance and taxes but hasn’t presented a comprehensive plan for complia
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