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Re:Uber is officially a cab firm, says European court by thisisit on Wednesday December 20, 2017 @04:48AM (#15968310)
The important question is - what implication does it have beyond the classification? Does Europe have different standards for cab firms to meet? Like employment, fare rules?
Re:Uber is officially a cab firm, says European court by ainiriand on Wednesday December 20, 2017 @05:00AM (#15968355)
Specific passenger insurance the first thing. You don't have that in Uber. Another special regulation is that taxis pay to the city council to operate. Uber drivers don't do that.
Re:Uber is officially a cab firm, says European court by DoveBrown on Wednesday December 20, 2017 @04:54AM (#15968337)
If you are digital services company then the only regulation you need to follow as those of your home jurisdiction. All relevant EU law is included in those regulations.

Transport services are specific exception to the single market where local jurisdiction can have different regulations and you need to follow the regulations in any jurisdiction your customers are present in.

Re:Uber is officially a cab firm, says European court by kwhitefoot on Wednesday December 20, 2017 @03:51PM (#15973690)
Fares are regulated and in many cases the start, per kilometre, and waiting charges are listed on a label inside the taxi.