Uber returns to Madrid with new ride serviceMarch 30, 2016 - 17:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Uber has launched a new ride service in Spain's capital matching riders with licensed professional drivers after its traditional service was shut down when a judge in 2014 ruled it didn't comply with Spanish law, the Associated Press reports. The company on Wednesday, March 30 launched UberX in greater Madrid only, with no immediate expansion plans. Its southern Europe director, Carles Lloret, said fares could be up to 40 percent cheaper than cab rates. Drivers hailed via UberX are professionally licensed to carry passengers in vehicles without taxi markings. They are not authorized to pick up fares on the street like taxis do. Lloret told the government-owned TVE broadcaster that "Spain probably has the most restrictive laws in Europe" impacting Uber's ability to operate. Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |