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Chastened Uber suspends unlicensed Oslo service in wake of London license loss

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By John Glenday, Reporter

October 9, 2017 | 2 min read

Uber has announced that it is to suspend its unlicensed UberPOP service in Oslo from 30 October until the Norwegian authorities introduce new rules governing the ride-hailing app.

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Chastened Uber suspends unlicensed Oslo service in wake of London license loss

The concession marks a dramatic shift in tone from the aggressive stance adopted previously, dismissing concerns raised by taxi drivers that Uber was competing unfairly by evading licensing rules.

UberPOP was given a one-year suspension in Finland and has already been suspended in Paris and Brussels but it suffered its biggest loss of momentum when it lost its license to operate in London last month.

Acknowledging this changed landscape a new conciliatory CEO in the shape of Dara Khosrowshahi, who replaced former CEO and co-founder Travis Kalanick in August, said: “We’ve learned the hard way that we must change as a company in order to serve the millions of riders and drivers who rely on us. With our new onboard, it’s a new era for Uber.

“That’s why it’s now time to pause UberPOP in Norway, in order to relaunch under new regulations.”

Uber’s licensed services UberBLACK and UberXXLwill continue to operate as normal in Norway.

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