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Uber banned in Israel

Posted on 27 November, 2017

Uber has been banned in Israel, according to local news sites. A judge said on Monday that the company does not have the appropriate insurance in place to operate in Israel. Israel’s Transportation Ministry brought the case to court where they argued that Uber breaks the law by letting drivers charge passengers without a licence. Uber Israel issued a statement following Monday’s ruling saying it was “committed to continuing co-operation with the authorities to determine how the technology can provide reliable, cost-effective and safe transportation solutions”. Uber agreed that it would temporarily stop its operations but continue its licensed taxi service. Uber has several other legal and regulatory battles going on around the world. In London, for example, it is fighting to get its operating licence renewed and appealing a court decision that said it must treat its UK drivers as workers and give them more rights. The Tel Aviv District Court ordered the ban to go into effect on Wednesday.