Judge Denies Temporary Restraining Order Against Uber
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(Las Vegas)–A judge denied a temporary restraining order Wednesday against Uber from operating in Las Vegas.
Judge Douglas Herndon said Uber may not be the right target, adding it’s an app and not the company who is employing the drivers.
It’s a small victory for Uber and means the company can continue to operate in southern Nevada. However, the Taxi Authority still has the right to cite Uber drivers.
Uber’s Friday launch in Nevada was met with swift action by taxicab regulators, who have cited at least 15 drivers statewide, said Taxicab Authority spokeswoman Teri Williams.
In each case, the driver’s vehicle was impounded and the driver faces a fine of up to $10,000. Uber has pledged to cover financial and legal costs incurred by the cited drivers.
Taxicab regulators have insisted that Uber is violating Nevada law by operating a for-hire transportation company without obtaining the required Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. Without the certificate, Uber drivers are considered unlicensed operators and are subject to punishment.
