Uber

Uber: Proposed law a start, but ‘far from a proposal that encourages innovation’

Alejandro Zúñiga - January 23, 2019

Costa Rica

Costa Rica proposes law to legalize (and tax) ride-hailing app Uber

Business

Costa Rica’s regulatory agency will not block Uber

Business

Supreme Court ruling on taxi law could restart fines against Uber drivers

Uber supporters say court case could legalize ride-hailing service in Costa Rica

The Tico Times -

While the Sala IV analyzes the complaint, drivers for unlicensed transportation services like Uber essentially have free reign to do business.

Uber gets $200 million for international expansion

The Tico Times -

After meeting with taxi unions, Presidency Minister Sergio Alfaro said Uber, valued at $50 billion, has a “strong negative social impact” on Costa Rica.

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