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.

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Published 10 May 2016 4:22pm

Updated 10 May 2016 10:18pm

By Preetinder Grewal

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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.

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

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