ACT chief minister launches regulated Uber in Canberra, calling it 'a real step forward'
by Australian Associated Press from Technology | The Guardian on (#S21R)
Andrew Barr says he has used the app-based taxi service, which now operates in almost 60 countries, numerous times
The ACT chief minister has officially launched Uber in Canberra, calling it "a real step forward for on-demand transport" in the city.
The ACT is the first jurisdiction in Australia to have passed legislation regulating app-based taxi services, allowing the likes of Uber, OnTap and GoCatch to operate under strict conditions and government oversight.
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