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Uber operating in 96 European cities despite facing legal battles

Uber faces having to withdraw ride hailing services in London, its busiest European market.

EU court says France is entitled to charge Uber's local managers for running an illegal taxi service

The European court battles are being fought as Uber struggles with last month's departure of co-founder and chief executive Travis Kalanick.

Uber defends business model, wants to avert strict EU rules

Uber defended its business model in Europe's highest court saying its service had made it easier for people to get around and cut pollution as it fights a case which could leave app-based startups facing tougher regulation.

Hungary passes law that could block Uber services and internet access

Hungary passed legislation which could curb the activities of Uber after protests by taxi drivers, after other countries have banned some of its services.

France fines Uber 800,000 euros over ride-sharing service

Uber was fined $900,000 by a French court on Thursday, half of which was suspended, over its controversial UberPOP ride-sharing service that was banned in the country after violent protests last year.

Two Uber managers detained in France over 'illicit activity' linked to low-cost service UberPop

The spokeswoman for the Paris prosecutor says two Uber managers have been taken into custody for questioning over "illicit activity" linked to the ride-hailing company's low-cost service.

French President Hollande slams Uber protests, calls violence 'unacceptable'

French President Francois Hollande on Friday condemned violent protests against ride-booking app Uber after taxi drivers set fire to vehicles and blocked highways but he said the service should be taken off the road.

French minister says UberPop must shut down following violent protests by cab drivers

France's interior minister, in a bid to halt a day of sometimes violent protests by taxi drivers angered by UberPop, has said that the low-cost car service must be shut down.

France to ban UberPop from 1 January, ahead of protests by taxi union

The UberPop transport service will be forbidden in France beginning 1 January, the French interior ministry said on Monday, the latest regulatory hurdle for the controversial car service company.