Uber is preparing to launch in a fifth city in Brazil: Porto Alegre, capital of Rio Grande do Sul state. The company said it would be the first ride-hailing service from Brazil and will operate on an open market with no restrictions or taxes. However, despite imminent plans to commence operations in Porto Alegre, city Mayor José Fortunati has told local paper Zero Hora that the app will not be considered legal in the city if it is not regulated.
Uber is preparing to launch in a fifth city in Brazil: Porto Alegre, capital of Rio Grande do Sul state. A website where Porto Alegre drivers can register their interest has been set up although the firm has yet to officially announce the move. However, despite imminent plans to commence operations in Porto Alegre, city Mayor José Fortunati has told local paper Zero Hora that the app will not be considered legal in the city if it is not regulated.