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Hong Kong police arrest 21 Uber drivers in sting

Wed, May 24, 2017 - 5:50 AM

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Uber has faced criticism and resistance from regulators in several countries who accuse it of unfair competition and a lack of standards.
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HONG Kong police on Tuesday arrested 21 Uber drivers for carrying passengers without a proper permit following an undercover operation in the latest setback for the ride-hailing giant.

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