Uber Avoids Ban in France as Global Legal Battle Spreads
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Uber Technologies Inc. dodged a legal setback today when a Paris judge ruled not to block its UberPop service, which lets users get rides with private cars.
The decision is a relief for San Francisco-based Uber, which suffered numerous obstacles this week. The startup was sued by the district attorneys of Los Angeles and San Francisco over claims it makes false assurances about drivers’ background checks. That followed a ban in Spain, while Rio de Janeiro declared the service illegal and the Netherlands halted its ride-sharing service.