Violence and Protests as Uber Ridesharing Drivers Come Under Attack Tony Connelly - The Drum
go to original July 30, 2015

Uber taxi cabs attacked by protesters in Mexico City (Guardian Wires)

Uber drivers in Mexico City have been attacked during protests as the revolt against the mobile taxi app continues to heat up.

Crowds of protesters attacked Uber driver’s cars outside Mexico City’s airport, hitting the cars with stones and bats as well as throwing flour and eggs through open windows.

The violence culminated as licensed taxi drivers demanded a complete halt on the app-based ride service in the capital.

Uber released a statement condemning the attacks saying that they were “a very grave attack on everyone’s freedom and right to make a living in a dignified manner." It continued: “Incidents like this are completely unacceptable and we trust that authorities will act so that justice is done.”

Earlier this month Mexico introduced new regulations designed to create a legal framework for Uber and the smaller Cabify however the heated protests are a sign that the changes have not quelled the discontent among Mexico City taxi drivers.

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