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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

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Costa Rica’s regulatory agency will not block Uber

Business

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

Business

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

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

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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