VOICED : Taxistas de Buenos Aires marchan contra fallo en favor de Uber

In Buenos Aires, 38,000 taxi drivers protested against Uber, demanding legal action to declare the company illegal. They submitted a petition to overturn a judge's ruling that allowed Uber to operate due to a lack of criminal activity. The government argues Uber operates outside the law, avoiding taxes and safety checks. Uber's business model is criticized for tax evasion and precarious employment practices. The company is not fiscally registered, lacks a legal address, and does not use banking channels, leading to accusations of operating as a pirate group.

What was the main reason for the protest by Argentine taxi drivers?

• To demand higher wages

• To support Uber's expansion

• To oppose the operation of Uber

• To request better working conditions

What did the taxi drivers want the court to do regarding Uber?

• Approve Uber's operations

• Investigate potential legal violations by Uber

• Provide financial support to Uber

• Ignore Uber's activities

What was the judge's decision regarding Uber's operations?

• Uber was fined for illegal operations

• Uber was allowed to operate due to lack of crime

• Uber was banned from operating

• Uber was given a temporary license

What are some of the compliance issues associated with Uber's operations?

• Strict safety inspections

• Excessive taxation

• High employee wages

• Lack of life insurance for clients

How did the protestors describe Uber's business operations?

• As a legitimate business

• As a well-regulated company

• As a pirate group

• As a government-supported entity