Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the Uber app service has ended in Turkey, following pressure from Istanbul taxi drivers.
Erdogan's statement came after the announcement of new rules imposed in recent weeks, which made it more difficult for drivers to register with Uber. Also, the measures provided for the ban of drivers for up to two years in case of violations.
"Uber no longer exists. We have our own taxi system. Where does Uber come from? It is used in Europe, but I don't care. We will decide for ourselves," Erdogan said in a speech held in Istanbul on Friday, according to the Telegraph.
Meanwhile, after the announcement of the transport licensing changes, Uber expressed that it wanted to work with all the little ones to improve the transport as well as to be a real partner in Turkey for a long time.
Some time ago, Istanbul taxi drivers took the company Uber to court, accusing it of obstructing their business and operating illegally.
About 17,400 taxis operate in Istanbul, and since Uber entered the country in 2014, tensions have risen sharply. /Telegraph/
