Uber unmasked - Spain follows India and bans Uber taxi app-service

Following the rape of a woman in an Uber cab in New Delhi, a Spanish judge has banned the app-based taxi company from operating in Spain. Phone companies in Spain have been ordered to block the Uber app while the court examines a case put up by the Madrid Taxi Association.
The Spanish court ruled that Uber drivers in Madrid carry out activities that 'constitutes unfair competition' and they have also accused that drivers, hired through the app, are lacking the administrative authorization to perform the job.
Uber was established in 2009 in California and it is known worldwide for its smartphone app that connects passengers with local drivers – the company charges a commission for each ride. Once the journey is complete, the customers can 'rate' the driver on a five-star system, the driver can also ‘rate’ his customer.
Uber has a presence in over 200 cities across 45 countries, but in view of recent incidents, that figure would decrease. Cases have been filed in France, Denmark, and Norway. In Paris, a court is to decide whether Uber's services constitute unfair competition to traditional taxi drivers. Similarly, authorities in Denmark and Norway have also filed complaints against Uber.