Anti-free trade OZschwitz state government issues $1700 fines to Uber ride-sharing drivers
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Subject: Anti-free trade OZschwitz state government issues $1700 fines to Uber ride-sharing drivers Thu May 08, 2014 8:02 pm
The Victorian government is cracking down on the "ride-sharing" component of the smartphone app Uber by issuing $1700 fines to drivers.
The app allows any motorist - not necessarily a licensed taxi or hire-car driver - to receive money for providing lifts, in addition to offering authorised taxi and private hire-car services.
Representatives of Victoria's Taxi Services Commission have been using the app to take rides, thus identifying drivers in order to issue fines.