Uber expansion meets global revolt and crackdown

Cities around the world are banning Uber because of its lack of safety measures and knowledge, while licensed cabbies protest at the unfair competition

The rapid global expansion of Uber has sparked interventions from taxi drivers and authorities around the world. "A city that welcomes Uber will be a better city," said Uber chief executive, Travis Kalanick. Some cities and jurisdictions, disagree.

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