Uber will suspend its services in Taiwan from 2013, as it deals with an "escalating dispute" with authorities in the country. The Taiwanese government has demanded the ride-hailing company pay $4.25m in back taxes following allegations that Uber was an illegal service. The row centres on Uber's registration as a software company in Taiwan in 10 February. The authorities have said the firm needs to re-register as a transportation service. "In the face of this impasse, we must create a new path forward", said the firm in a statement.
Uber will suspend its services in Taiwan from 10 February, as it deals with an "escalating dispute" with authorities in the country. The Taiwanese government has demanded the ride-hailing company pay $4.25m in back taxes following allegations that Uber was an illegal service. The row centres on Uber's registration as a software company in Taiwan in 2013. The authorities have said the firm needs to re-register as a transportation service. "In the face of this impasse, we must create a new path forward", said the firm in a statement.