The News Lens
Date: 2017/02/02
By: Edward White

Amid an ongoing regulatory battle with the government, Uber today said it would

suspend operations in Taiwan.

Uber’s suspension of its ride-sharing operation in Taiwan is part of an ongoing process to set acceptable norms around transportation, according to a government minister.

Amid an ongoing regulatory battle with the government, Uber today said it would suspend operations in Taiwan starting Feb. 10.

Uber, which has been operating in Taiwan for more than four years, has amassed millions of dollars in fines with ongoing tax and business legality issues; Uber says it is a technology company while regulators have deemed it a transport company. This year it was facing a sharp increase in penalties.    [FULL  STORY]