Head Of Hungary’s Transport Department: Uber “Dangerous”
- 20 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
Head of the transport department at the Budapest Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Zoltán Dudás, called Uber “dangerous” because it highlights how income can be made tax-free. He added that once Uber destroys Hungarian businesses services would become much dearer. Taxi company Főtaxi said it would sign the joint statement issued by taxi professional associations and unions.
The company expressed hope that its 1,000-plus employees and 1,000 contracted taxi drivers can rely on laws being applied to all.
The deputy state secretary for taxation at the economy ministry said that Uber drivers could expect more roadside checks, and sanctions against violators will increase.
Zoltán Pankucsi told a press conference that practically all Uber drivers failed to meet the regulations and the current sanction is up to 2 million forints.
The taxi drivers started their demonstration early on Monday, snarling traffic on a section of Bajcsy- Zsilinszky Street, a thoroughfare in the city centre.
Demonstrators told police they wished to continue the protest until midnight on Wednesday.
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