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Portland sues Uber 3 days after launching in the city
Uber has hit another speed bump.
Portland, Oregon, has filed a lawsuit against the car service company, citing public safety concernsUber had just launched its service in the city on Friday.
The company had been in discussions with officials about operating in the city for several months, but Uber launched apparently without reaching an agreement.
Portland's transportation director Leah Treat issued a cease and desist order Monday, directing all drivers to stop taking rides until the company is in compliance with city regulations.
"Our main concern is public health and safety, because the state invested in the cities the responsibility to do that," Portland Mayor Charlie Hales said in a statement. Read more...
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