Geneva and Uber to take a step towards each other
Uber and the canton of Geneva could soon reach an agreement. The international company has given high financial guarantees.
the essentials in brief
- The canton of Geneva and the Uber transport service could soon come to an agreement.
- Negotiations between the parties could soon take place.
- Uber FiBu has given guarantees for this.
The canton of Geneva and the Uber driving service are getting closer to an agreement. The company has issued guarantees that allow negotiations to begin. Über can continue its activities until the result of the talks is available.
“We have found a satisfactory common ground that allows the dossier to be unblocked.” This was explained to the media by Geneva’s Economics Director Fabienne Fischer (Greens) on Friday. However, the State Councilor also pointed out that there were still many unanswered questions on this complex topic.
Amount of money deposited as security
According to Fischer, Uber has made commitments and provided “solid guarantees”. The driving company has undertaken to deposit an amount of CHF 5 million with a notary by the end of August. The sum is intended to serve as security for outstanding wages or expenses from drivers.
In addition, around 800 drivers who have been active in the last six months will receive a bonus of CHF 930,000. Each driver will receive a net amount based on their previous activity until the end of August.
On this basis, the agreement reached between the canton and the canton on June 10 will be extended until October 15, as stated at the media conference.
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