The State Labour Inspectorate (VDI) has concluded that the Uber ride-sharing service's relationship with its partner drivers cannot be considered a work relationship. To read this article, try a €5.99 monthly subscription by clicking here.
Vilnius taxis
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Vilnius taxi drivers are calling a strike on Wednesday in protest of what they call preferential treatment for the ride sharing service Uber.
About a third of all taxi drivers in Vilnius are working illegally, according to an investigation by the city's municipality. Although drivers mark their cars as taxis, many do not meet official requirements.
On Monday, 22 Vilnius taxi companies and 27 individuals were named in a case involving allegations of corruption among Vilnius' tax companies, which prosecutors believe have hidden millions in taxes from the government.
