Greek taxi drivers shout slogans during a protest against taxi-hailing apps such as Uber in Athens, Greece March 6, 2018. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis
Hundreds of taxi drivers marched in central Athens on Tuesday to protest at what they called an “invasion” by Uber and attacked passing cars they thought were being used by the ride-hailing service.
The drivers say the services are taking their business. They have also accused the Greek government of holding up legislation to regulate booking apps such as Uber and the locally-developed app Beat.
“We will not co-exist with them,” said Yorgos Souitsmes, one of the protesting drivers. “It’s a multinational that wants to steal the bread of Greeks.”
Uber did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Banners held up by protesters read “Uber No Thanks.” Crowds kicked and punched or hurled coffee at least three passing cars they said were driven by Uber drivers.
– Reuters (Athens)
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