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French interior ministry cited insufficient insurance for Uber drivers among other reasons for the ban.

Alibaba and Tencent have invested in local taxi-hailing apps Kuaidi Dache and Didi Dache, respectively.

Authorities banned internet-based taxi services after female passenger was allegedly raped in cab.

Uber tells its drivers in Spain to continue as normal despite a court banning the taxi-service earlier this week

Foreign drivers make Uber mobile app unsafe, claims London Taxi Drvier's Association

Spanish judge orders taxi service Uber to cease all activities in the country

Uber has been banned from operating in the Indian capital of New Delhi.

Officials have asked the states to stop unauthorised taxi services.

Uber started services in Portland on 5 December without consent from local authorities, city accuses.

Alleged victim claims Uber driver molested her as she slept in back of car, then beat and raped her when she woke up.

Softbank has become the largest investor in mobile app.

Google's Best Apps of 2014 list includes ride-sharing service Uber and WhatsApp rival Telegram.

Uber is close to raising at least $1bn from new and existing investors to finance its international expansion.

Running a business you feel good about is easier than hiding behind uninspiring mission statements.

Private hire car driver Russell Howarth carries out eighth arrest in Sydney, Australia.

Licensed Taxi Drivers Association admits to hiring undercover detectives to gather information about methods used by booking app Uber.

Owning a car in Singapore is expensive and people rely on public transport and taxis to get around.

Uber comes under fire from journalists, regulators and customers for everything from tracking trips to misogyny

Uber executive Emil Michael threatens to dig up personal details of journalist critical of taxi app.

New app dubbed the "Uber for kids" raises $2.6 million to launch ride-sharing service for children.

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