Vic taxi protest against Uber at Premier’s Noble Park office

The protesters have blocked Mr Andrews' electorate office in Noble Park, where they plan to stay protesting until they get a satisfactory answer. Victorian Taxi and Hire Car Families spokesman David Singh mentioned that ride sharing companies like Uber needed to be stopped as taxi owners were in financial distress.

Vic Taxi Protest Source: Supplied

According to a Herald Sun report, in Victoria, there are an estimated 500,000 Uber riders and 6500 drivers.

NSW, WA, Tasmania, and the ACT have introduced legislation that regulates the booming ride-sharing service, but Uber has pulled out of South Australia saying its restrictions make it unviable for the company.