International Regulatory Jurisprudence
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Uber’s Operation Aligns With The Principles of Free Competition (Chile)
On the 18th of January, 2023, in the case “Logan con Tribunal de Defensa de la Libre Competencia”, the Supreme Court rejected
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Apps Meet Demand Not Covered By Taxis (Colombia)
On the 26th of November, 2015, regarding the “Proyecto de Decreto: Por el cual se modifica el libro 2, parte 2, título 1, capítulo 3 del Decreto 1079 de 2015, Decreto Único Reglamentario del Sector Transporte”, the Superintendent pointed out
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It Is Healthy For Competition To Exist In Passenger Transportation Services Through Electronic Applications (Mexico)
The COFECE understands that the presence of these platforms is positive and asserts that the self-regulation implemented by the ERTs is efficient for them to sustain and compete in markets
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Taxi Licences Cannot Be Demanded Of Drivers Who Provide Services Using Uber Because They Are Different Services (Peru)
INDECOPI, through its specialised chamber in Competition Defence Chamber, indicated that the economic activity carried out by the digital platform Uber is not classified as a taxi service
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Uber And Taxi Services Are Different (Supreme Court Of Justice, Uruguay)
On the 23rd of November, 2019, in the case “Alberotti, Roque y otros c/ Gobierno Departamental de Montevideo – Acción de inconstitucionalidad- Decreto de la Junta Departamental de Montevideo Nº 36.197 de fecha 15 de diciembre de 2016”, the Court explained the differences
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Federal Supreme Court Of Brazil Reiterates That Driving Using Uber Is Legal (Brazil)
On the 8th of May, 2019, in the case “Demanda por incumplimiento del principio fundamental 449 Distrito Federal”, (File No. ADPF 449/DF), the unconstitutionality of the Municipal Law of Strength was declared
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Driving Uber Is Legal In Brazil (Brazil)
The Court, analysing the constitutionality of Sao Paolo’s Municipal Law No. 16/279/15 which prohibited the use of services like Uber, concluded that: (i) the service is legal on account of being regulated by the Civil Code; (ii) the service produces benefits for