Uber faces bans and restrictions in many countries, including China, Switzerland, Turkey, Denmark, Hungary, Thailand, Canada, Germany, Romania, Bulgaria, Italy, Hong Kong, and parts of Australia. The bans often stem from Uber's lack of adherence to local regulations and its unfair competition with taxi services.

As of 2026, Uber is banned or significantly restricted in several major countries and cities due to complex labor laws and pressure from traditional taxi unions. The most notable total ban is in Italy, where a 2022 court ruling effectively shut down most Uber services (except for Uber Black) to protect the domestic taxi industry. Uber is also functionally banned or has withdrawn from Denmark and Hungary due to "taxi-like" equipment requirements that the company refused to implement. In Turkey, Uber faces severe legal restrictions that limit its operations to "Yellow Taxis" only. Additionally, Uber exited Southeast Asia (selling to Grab), China (selling to Didi), and Russia (merging with Yandex), meaning the "Uber app" does not work as a standalone service in those massive markets. Even in some US cities, like Portland or parts of Nevada, Uber has faced temporary bans or "suspensions" over licensing fees. Before you travel, it is essential to check if a local "super-app" like Grab, Didi, or Bolt is the dominant player, as your standard Uber app may be completely non-functional or severely limited to premium-only vehicles in these jurisdictions.