AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – The Public Prosecutor (OM) in Amsterdam taxi service Uber Friday as suspect made following a decision of the magistrate, who was 3 drivers of the banned taxi service Uberpop each imposed a fine of 1500 euros.
It is the first time that a criminal court has pronounced itself on offering the illegal taxi rides by private drivers. “We’re a criminal investigation begin to establish, through data set that Uber is guilty of the commercial organization of illegal passenger ”, the prosecution announced.
No license
The three managers of mustache Uberpop got from the judge fined because they were carrying people without a license. They were of the OM previously fined 1500 euros but refused to pay them.
So the case was brought to court, which the men as high a penalty imposed. The three drivers may pay the amount in 10 installments. By the conviction they have a criminal record.
Frustration
In Amsterdam, the last time 23 drivers caught because they worked for Uberpop. Through this app, they provide taxi services in their own car. This leads to great frustration among regular taxi drivers who must meet several requirements.
Appeal
Uber continues to support drivers who drive for the banned taxi service Uberpop. ,, We continue to fully assist the Uberpop directors, in their consideration to appeal, ” a spokesman for the company Friday said in a response to the decision of the magistrate.
Uber had earlier said to take the penalties and costs of legal proceedings on his behalf. The convicted drivers can decide whether they are going to appeal.
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