A PYMNTS Company

Abu Dhabi: Uber suspends services

By  |  August 29, 2016

Uber said Monday it has suspended its on-demand car-riding services in Abu Dhabi for “unforeseen circumstances” that media reports suggested were over a pricing dispute with the taxi regulator.

    Get the Full Story

    Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required.

    yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today.

    By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.

    The company’s rival in the United Arab Emirates, Careem, also said it had suspended ride-sharing services in the UAE capital, in a post on its Twitter account.

    “Uber decided to temporarily suspend its services due to unforeseen circumstances. This is (a) precautionary measure and we hope to resume operations as soon as possible,” Uber said in a response to a question from AFP.

    Full Content: Daily Mail

    Want more news? Subscribe to CPI’s free daily newsletter for more headlines and updates on antitrust developments around the world.