Angry French Uber drivers have created their own Uber
Angry French Uber drivers have created their own Uber
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For months, it seemed as if taxi unions and regulations would pose the biggest threat to Uber's expansion in France. Widespread protests crippled major cities earlier this year, and a recent court ruling forced Uber to shutter its UberPop low-cost service. Now, the ride-hailing company is facing resistance from a more unlikely source: its own Parisian chauffeurs.
Frustrated with Uber's recent decision to cut fares across Paris, some drivers have staged protests, formed unions, and even created their own competing services. Last month, a group of Uber chauffeurs launched their own Uber-like smartphone app, which they hope will lure drivers away from the American platform and ultimately give them greater control over their business. Its founder envisions it as a "Made in France" alternative to Uber's American hegemony, though there are questions over its viability, and gaining traction among consumers will certainly be a challenge.