Transportation by app has been the target of numerous criticisms from Brazilians on social networks. Both drivers and passengers complain about the services provided and offered, in addition to working conditions. Uber has had at least three unfavorable decisions in court.
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Judicial decisions
In one of the processes, the Regional Labor Court (TRT) of Rio Grande do Sul forced the payment of compensation. Uber was ordered to pay BRL 1 million after acknowledging the existence of an employment relationship between the parties. The judges of the 8th Class of TRT4 were unanimous in the decision.
In another case, the Ceará TRT stipulated compensation of BRL 676,000 for moral and material damages. The victim would be the mother of a driver murdered during a race made by the app.
Despite this, most lawsuits end up favoring big tech to the detriment of drivers. However, as more decisions like the ones above occur, new understandings take precedent. In other words, new jurisprudence is created and may favor more drivers.
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It is important to note that Uber has already been banned in some countries. In others, the company simply decided to stop operating. The topic is controversial and involves issues of internal legislation in each country and relationships with professionals and clients.
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1 – Germany
The company was banned from operating in 2019 for violating the rules governing local transport.
2 – Denmark
The company left the country after being forced to install a taximeter and occupancy sensors in its cars.
3 – Hungary
The Hungarian government approved the blocking of the platform after public protests.
4 – Bulgaria
Uber was banned in 2015 in addition to being fined by local authorities.
5 – Alaska (USA)
The company's services were suspended after it operated for six months in the US state.
6 – Colombia
In the country neighboring Brazil, the company stopped operating in February 2021. Authorities understood that Uber violated local laws. However, a month later, the app was up and running again.