A number of Uber and Careem drivers described the new law regulating the work of the two companies in Egypt as “unfair” and as intended to restrict their services, not to legalize it. Uber and Careem fares will rise because of the new law which imposed operating cards and additional taxes on the two companies. Kamal Shaheen, an accountant and an Uber driver, criticized the new law, saying that it is biased against Uber and Careem drivers and is in favor of white taxi drivers. Many Uber and Careem drivers have higher education certificates and some work in government agencies who are often just trying to improve their monthly income. They will refuse to put the companies’ logos on their private cars in accordance to the new law and thus will have to stop working for Uber and Careem.

Source: Egypt Independent April 01, 2018 10:33 UTC