Why Is Uber Still Not Available in Denmark? (2024)

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Why Is Uber Still Not Available in Denmark? ›

'Uber has decided that we are closing in Denmark, and we do this because of the new taxi law,' Uber spokesman Kristian Agerbo said at a press conference in Copenhagen, adding that 'this is not necessarily a farewell to Denmark, but a message that we cannot live with the legislation that's in the field now'.

Uber does not work in Denmark – here's how to get a taxi

Uber is not available in Denmark because of national taxi laws, but the city has other app-based taxi services, such as Viggo. It's also possible to hail a cab in the street, especially in front of train stations and nightclubs.

Uber is technically illegal in Denmark due to the national taxi laws which protect the local taxi firms in Denmark, including Copenhagen.

Uber, which operates in more than 600 cities, shut down operations in Denmark on April 18 in response to new laws that would force ride-sharing drivers to essentially convert their vehicles to taxis. Major competitors like Lyft had yet to launch in the city when the law came into effect.

Countries that have banned Uber include Bulgaria (2015), Denmark (2017), and Hungary (2016). Uber is also banned in major cities of some countries where it is otherwise legal.

You do not need to tip taxi drivers in Copenhagen! Taxi Safety: Only use officially marked taxis. Note that ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft do not operate in Denmark.

In December 2017, the European Court of Justice ruled that Uber is a transport company, subject to local transport regulation in European Union member states, rather than an information society service as Uber had argued.

By far, the best way to visit rural Denmark is by car, but if you want or need to travel by bus, be aware that you'll probably get your bus at the railway station. (In much of Scandinavia, buses take passengers to destinations not served by the train; therefore, the bus route often originates at the railway station.)

The impacts on Uber's business model are likely to swing between financial knocks and driving innovation. A German court banned Uber from operating its ride-hailing services in Germany today for lacking the licence necessary to offer transport services using rental cars.

Moove. Since the likes of Uber and Lyft don't operate in Denmark, the top ride-hailing app in the country is Moove. The Moove app helps you book a taxi from wherever you are in Denmark to get to your destination.

Why is there no Uber in Sweden? ›

The launch of these Uber services has caused concerns among lawmakers and social partners in Sweden. Uber Pop was suspended in Sweden in May 2016, after almost 30 drivers were sentenced for providing passenger transportation without taxi licences or taximeters.

The United States remains at the summit of the most popular countries among non-domestic Uber users. Mexico and Canada complete the top three, followed by Portugal, Spain, France and the UK. Europe remains a popular destination for Uber users, with five European countries in the top 10.

I have done Uber a few times in Sweden and it worked well. Unlike in London, it is not cheaper than a regular taxi but the price difference compared to normal taxis is small. Unlike in London, it is very easy to prebook with a regular city wide taxi company like Taxi Stockholm or Taxi 020.

German court bans Uber's ride-hailing services in Germany | Reuters.

North America

United States: Uber is currently banned in Oregon, except for Portland and in central Oregon. Canada: Uber is currently banned in Vancouver, though British Columbia minister of transportation Todd Stone announced in March its intentions to legalize Uber by Christmas.

UberPop presented as a simple 'ride-sharing' service

Launched in 2014, this service, which allowed any private individual with a vehicle to become a driver, was immediately opposed by cab drivers: They saw it as unfair and illegal competition since they themselves were bound by a much stricter framework.

Their issue is that because Uber drivers do not have to obtain legal permits, they offer unfair competition to other transportation agencies. Uber did eventually get legalized, but it has been under strict regulations for both vehicles and drivers.

What is this? The American company has come under pressure from traditional taxi drivers and regulators across the world but especially in Europe. They accuse Uber of creating unfair competition, and operating outside of traditional licensing rules.

The impacts on Uber's business model are likely to swing between financial knocks and driving innovation. A German court banned Uber from operating its ride-hailing services in Germany today for lacking the licence necessary to offer transport services using rental cars.

Among the issues identified by the court as violations of German law are Uber's lack of a rental licence; rental drivers it uses to supply the driving service accepting jobs via the Uber app without first returning to their company's headquarters; and rental drivers accepting jobs directly in the app without the jobs ...