Uber shuts down its app in Paris to support driver protest

Uber shuts down its app in Paris to support driver protest

3h ago 4h ago 5h ago 6h ago Uber shuts down its app in Paris to support driver protest Proposed legislation threatens nearly 10,000 private driver jobs, it says. Share Tweet Share Save Uber will suspend its service in Paris today between 11 AM and 3 PM in support of a driver protest against proposed legislation from the French government. So far, the company has distanced itself from the conflict, but said it will shut down its app in support of its Paris drivers, the first time it has ever done so. The issue , of course, is about private chauffeur services and apps like Uber versus traditional taxis. The government banned the UberPop service last year, so there are no longer concerns over non-professional drivers. However, it now wants to stop a group of minicab chauffeurs from using Uber and other apps. "Many professional drivers have been protesting in recent days -- their fears are understandable -- and they have asked us for support. As many as 10,

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