Months after selling its ride-hailing services in mainland China, Uber Technologies Inc. said Thursday it will halt its services in Taiwan due to an escalating dispute with the government over the legality of its operations. Uber, which entered Taiwan four years ago, said the move to halt its operations effective Feb. 10 is a bid to “reset the conversation” with the Taiwanese government, which has ordered Uber to pay $4.25 million in...
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 China, Didi Chuxing is also facing pressure over its business model.