Oregon City fines Uber company For Failure to Get License

November 21, 2014

The city of Eugene, Ore. has fined the ridesharing company Uber $2,000 for failing to get a city license, and a city official says the fine could be repeated daily.

But the Eugene Register-Guard reported that whether Uber appeals the fine or pays up is questionable, since the company and others like it have ignored fines and resisted regulation in other cities.

Uber began operating in Eugene and neighboring Springfield in July. As in other cities, that angered traditional cab companies that have to get licenses and pay annual fees.

An Uber manager didn’t address the fines specifically in a statement but said the company would defend the rights of Uber users and support Uber drivers.

Uber customers download its app and hail rides from pools of independent drivers.

Topics Oregon Sharing Economy

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  • November 24, 2014 at 12:20 pm
    Mike says:
    While I agree Uber doesn't think the rules apply to them and they need to be punished, I think the cab companies aren't taking the correct approach. Currently, the cab compani... read more
  • November 21, 2014 at 5:39 pm
    Bob, maybe you should move says:
    I think there are twin cities in Washington: Walla Walla .......
  • November 21, 2014 at 5:19 pm
    Hmmmm says:
    It doesn't surprise me, Uber just doesn't think rules apply to them. When they are challenged they cry that it is the bad, bad taxi cab companies that are just being mean an... read more

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