Which European countries do not have Uber?

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.



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The truth is that Uber is popular across Europe but unfortunately, it doesn't operate in every European country and city. Europe is a big place after all! I decided to write this guide to Uber in Europe so that there is finally some accurate information out there.

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To add insult to injury for Uber, the German court banned Uber in 2019 as drivers did not have the necessary licenses or legal permits to carry out ride-hailing services with passengers in return for payment.

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Uber is available in a number of European cities, including Amsterdam, London, Prague, Berlin, Rome, Athens, and Vienna, and rides can be cheaper than taxis. Like at home, you request a car via the Uber app on your mobile device, and the fare automatically gets charged to your credit card.

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In several countries, the company has been ruled as not conforming to laws relating with transport, because Uber drivers do not always hold the appropriate licenses needed to work as motorists for others. In France, for example, the company was fined €800,000 for running “Uberpop” with unlicensed drivers.

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Regulatory CASE STUDY: Uber in Spain Uber's disruptive business model was rolled out in Spain in 2014, but was banned in 2015 on the grounds of unfair competition after pressure from the Spanish taxi lobby and government. On 31st March 2016, Uber resumed operations in Spain by launching UberX in Madrid.

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The company's decision to cease operations is attributed to its failure to establish a significant market presence in the country. An anonymous spokesperson from Uber was cited as the source of this information.

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Is Uber in Italy? Yes, you can Uber in Italy, but it's not the same. It's available in Rome and Milan. However, only Uber Black is available, meaning higher prices and nicer vehicles.

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Although Uber does exist in France, it is not in every region, city or town. France is a large country with hundreds of tiny villages in each department, many of which don't even have public transport, let alone a taxi service.

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Danish prosecutors last year in effect accused the company of operating an illegal taxi service, indicting it on charges of assisting its drivers – two of whom have also been fined – in breaking applicable national taxi laws.

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Reserve a ride with Uber in advance in Zurich Complete your plans today by reserving a ride with Uber in Zurich. Request a ride up to 30 days in advance, at any time and on any day of the year. Date format is yyyy/MM/dd. Press the down arrow or enter key to interact with the calendar and select a date.

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Keep in mind that some countries don't allow traditional ride-sharing that uses private drivers, so you may find your Uber car is a licensed cab or from a limousine service — and can be more expensive. European taxi companies are not standing by and letting Uber take over.

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Uber is operational in an impressive range of locations across Portugal. You can find their services in Algarve, Aveiro, Beja, Braga, Braganca PT, Castelo Branco, Coimbra, Evora, Guarda, Leiria, Lisbon, Pacos de Ferreira, Portalegre, Porto, Santarem Portugal, Santiago do Cacem, Viana do Castelo, Vila Real, and Viseu.

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Definitely yes, you can Uber in Athens. Moreover, if there is increased demand, or on rainy days, etc, Uber prices may be a bit increased. Finally, what you need to know is that there is only Uber TAXI in Athens.

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Keep in mind that taxis on the coast can be quite expensive and there are no ridesharing services like Uber or Lyft. You can also book a car service, but you need to reserve your ride in advance.

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Complete your plans today by reserving a ride with Uber in Paris. Request a ride up to 30 days in advance, at any time and on any day of the year.

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Uber does not work in Denmark – here's how to get a taxi Uber is not available in Denmark because of national taxi laws, but the city has other app-based taxi services, such as Viggo. It's also possible to hail a cab in the street, especially in front of train stations and nightclubs.

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Part of the problem lies with the taxi licence system. Italian taxis are legally considered a means of public transport: they're regulated by a law originally approved in 1992 which, among other things, provides that only licensed professionals can work as taxi drivers.

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