Uber coming to Slovenia

Uber coming to Slovenia

Business

Uber, the US ride-hailing company, is coming to Slovenia. The US embassy in Ljubljana has announced it will host the event to mark the launch on 20 May, CE Report quotes The Slovenia Times.

"As a global leader in ride-sharing and mobility solutions, Uber's arrival in Slovenia represents a significant step towards enhancing transportation options and fostering innovation in the region," the US embassy wrote in a press release on 13 May.

At the Uber launch event, hosted by Chargé d'Affaires Melania Arreaga, more should be made known about the company's vision for sustainable and accessible mobility in Slovenia.

Uber told the news portal Žurnal24 in April it was considering entering the Slovenian market and if it did, it would operate in line with local legislation.

The Environment Ministry confirmed at the time that talks were underway. It said Uber would enter the market "within the framework of existing legislation in Slovenia."

The ministry has now told the Slovenian Press Agency that Uber officials told them in a meeting on 14 April that they were planning to operate in the broader area of Ljubljana as a call platform linking users with ride providers, similarly as other taxi companies.

The ministry says legislative changes are not planned due to the arrival of the new market player nor it is involved in procedures related to Uber's entry into Slovenia.
Under Slovenian legislation, a taxi must use a taximeter, while there is no legal basis for an app such as the one used by Uber as a possible form of payment for taxi services.

Under the previous government legislative amendments were passed to provide the legal basis for transportation platforms such as Uber, but the changes were reversed under the current government.

The portal Forbes Slovenia reported in April that the Taxi Drivers' Union was outraged at the meeting between the ministry and Uber representatives, because they had not been informed about it.

The union's head Dejan Jefim threatened protests by taxi drivers if the authorities continued negotiations with Uber.

Meanwhile, Žurnal24 cited several Slovenian taxi drivers in reporting that Uber was trying to recruit them for some time.

Tags

Related articles

Tahov: No Reason for Food Price Hikes
There are no economic or production reasons behind rising food prices in Bulgaria, Agriculture Minister Georgi Tahov told bTV on Sunday.
Bulgaria Joins Key Transport Corridors
Bulgaria’s Black Sea port of Burgas is set to become a key hub in the developing Three Seas Corridor, Deputy Transport and Communications Minister Dimitar Nedyalkov announced at the Balkan Business Forum in Bansko on Saturday.
Türkiye Highlights Development Road’s Economic Impact
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday that Türkiye aims to turn its geopolitical position into a regional economic advantage through the Development Road Project.
Tesla Sales Plunge in Europe
Tesla's vehicle sales in Europe dropped sharply by 40.5% year-on-year in May, according to data released Wednesday by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA).
Energy Prices Fall After Ceasefire
Global energy prices fell sharply on Tuesday, retreating below pre-conflict levels after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
Greece Reports Strong Budget Surplus
Greece’s state budget recorded a primary surplus of €5.34 billion on a modified cash basis for January–May 2025, far surpassing the target of €1.06 billion and the €3.20 billion surplus in the same period of 2024, the Finance Ministry announced Wednesday.
Brent Crude Drops Below $70 Amid US-Iran Tensions
Brent crude oil prices fell below $70 a barrel on Monday for the first time since the recent escalation between Israel and Iran.
Greece Launches First CubeSat into Orbit
Greece has successfully launched its first CubeSat, DUTHSat-2, into orbit as part of the National Microsatellite Programme, supported by the European Space Agency (ESA).
Markets Waver on Iran Tensions
Global markets began the week on a mixed note following heightened tensions in the Middle East, as the US launched airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities—Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan—over the weekend.