VOICED : Proyecto de ley desata protestas de Uber en Brasil

Around 100 Uber drivers in Sao Paulo protested against a proposed Brazilian Senate legislation that would require them to obtain a local public administration license, potentially making their service illegal. Uber collected 815,000 signatures against the bill and planned further protests in major cities. The company, with over 5,000 drivers and 18 million users in Brazil, faces global challenges, including a recent license suspension in London.

What is the main reason for the Uber drivers' protest in Sao Paulo?

• They demand better working conditions.

• They are protesting against fuel prices.

• They are against a new legislation.

• They want higher wages.

What would the proposed legislation require from Uber drivers?

• To obtain a public administration license.

• To use electric vehicles.

• To work fewer hours.

• To pay higher taxes.

How many signatures did Uber representatives collect against the legislation?

• 500,000

• 1,000,000

• 815,000

• 750,000

In which cities were new protests planned?

• Brasilia, Sao Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro

• Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Salvador

• Brasilia, Salvador, and Fortaleza

• Rio de Janeiro, Fortaleza, and Recife

What recent challenge did Uber face in London?

• A new competitor entered the market.

• Their license to operate was suspended.

• They had to increase driver wages.

• They were required to switch to electric cars.