The company began services in the state, including Las Vegas, in October. It argues that it is not a transportation company and should not be bound by those regulations. But a judge has now upheld the view of the state of Nevada that it is in the transportation business.
Completely different
Its lawyer Don Campbell said, in the course of a seven-hour hearing before a District Judge, that Uber is 'something completely different' from the transportation sector. 'It is convenient. It is safe.' Its software is used to link up people who will travel together in a ride-sharing arrangement. Mr Campbell said that the state had given no proof of harm being caused. He also said it was impossible to get a cab in Las Vegas.
Unfortunate
The company claims that the closure of its Nevada business will cost 1,000 jobs. A spokeswoman said it was 'unfortunate' that Nevada had become the first state to suspend the company. Uber is represented by Nevada lawyer John Griffin in the court hearings. He says that Uber is continuing to work with Nevade officials. Source: Venture Beat and Las Vegas Review
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