This book examines how regulators and policymakers from nine different
countries have dealt with Uber, and initiates a legal dialogue between
different jurisdictions that could potentially pave the way to a
harmonized approach in regulating Uber. The case studies, conducted in
Brazil, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, South Africa, Turkey, the UK and
the US reveal the case law and regulatory responses that have been
adopted in various areas of law. Legal issues relevant to Uber include
market regulation, labor law, civil liability, consumer protection,
unfair competition and antitrust law. The book thus compares and
contrasts the regulatory policy implications of the disruptive
innovation created by Uber in the area of transport services.
The book starts with a conceptual overview of the legal challenges posed
by Uber and concludes with comparative findings based on the individual
case studies. In addition to introducing academics and legal
practitioners to the theoretical and practical legal problems they may
encounter in connection with Uber, the book will especially appeal to
policymakers, who can benefit from and compare the experiences of other
jurisdictions.