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Government interfering in Uber taxi services now?

President Luis Guillermo Solís seeks to enforce the Public Transport Law to prevent illegal taxi services by Uber. The Costa Rican government published 5 new...

Taxi drivers to stage nationwide protest against Uber on Tuesday

Nearly one year after Uber started up in Costa Rica, the ride-hailing service has some 7,000 drivers and 225,000 registered users.

Taxi drivers to stage another demonstration against Uber

Members of the Union of Costa Rican Taxi Drivers will march Wednesday to demand that courts block the ride-hailing app Uber in Costa Rica.

Uber Costa Rica drops fares 20 percent and some drivers aren’t happy

The ride-hailing company says the fare drop will benefit drivers by spurring greater demand, but several chauffeurs complain that the price gouge comes as many have been struggling to cover their expenses.

Taxis protest as lawmakers present bill that could legalize Uber

Hundreds of taxis blocked Second Avenue and the streets surrounding the National Assembly in San José Thursday morning to protest a bill that could legalize Uber in Costa Rica.

Uber Costa Rica pulls out of job fair over security concerns 

“A group of taxi drivers is using threats and aggression, putting at risk the security of those attending Expo Empleo to look for dignified and sensible opportunities,” Uber Costa Rica said Friday morning in a statement.
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Countdown to McCartney: Beatles Legend Live in Costa Rica

Legendary musician Paul McCartney's highly anticipated concert in Costa Rica is just around the corner, set to take place on November 5 at the...

Costa Rica Struggles to Protect Nature Amid Budget Cuts

Costa Rica's natural heritage is in danger. The National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) is facing its largest reduction in personnel and budget over...

Costa Rica Falls in Press Freedom Rankings Amid Rising Threats

A recent report from the Chapultepec Index of the Inter American Press Association (IAPA) reveals that freedom of expression and press freedom are increasingly...