Cancun impounds scores of Uber cars

CANCUN – Officials of Cancun and nearby cities have arrested dozens of Uber drivers and taken their cars to the impound lot until drivers pay fines of about $ 2,800 USD each.

The state government of Quintana Roo says the ride-sharing service is offering illegal transport services.

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Uber says that fines are exorbitant and has alleged “threats and violence against drivers, customers and tourists.”

Transportation Secretary Jorge Portilla says Uber violated a state law banning unlicensed transport services, and Uber knew about the law beforehand.

Portilla says Uber has affected the income of licensed taxi drivers.