UBER, Bolt, drivers have been hunted by taxi drivers and the police since the middle of this week, when the emergency ordinance came into force that makes it easier to fine them for the work they do through the platform. So far, at least 16 UBER and Bolt drivers have been fined, only in Bucharest, and fines will certainly be applied in other cities in the country if the police think of catching those who use these platforms.
Although UBER and Bolt promised that another emergency ordinance would be adopted to regulate their activity and correct the current situation, it seems that this will not be adopted soon, unfortunately for customers and drivers. The Minister of Transport, Razvan Cuc, said that by the end of this month the project that will regulate the activity of UBER, Bolt, in Romania will be completed, but the adoption could only take place next month at the earliest.
UBER, Bolt, BAD news for ALL Romanians
Meanwhile, the prices of rides on the UBER, Bolt platforms have increased 3 times due to the drastic reduction in the number of active cars on the platform, and this means much higher costs for all customers. Drivers risk their license plates, their driver's license, and their earnings, while customers no longer have any cars to order through the UBER, Bolt platforms, so everyone loses, and only the taxi drivers earn something from this, although it is not known How.
UBER, Bolt are currently a bit "castrated" in Romania because the number of cars on the platform decreased by 25% on the first day, the prices doubled, and since the prices have tripled, it is clear that the number has also decreased more. Drivers are hunted and harassed in traffic by taxi drivers who make trips only as they feel like, and from this whole war between UBER, Bolt, and the taxi companies, drivers and customers are the ones who lose the most.
If you use UBER, Bolt for transport regularly, then either go back to those you ran away from, i.e. taxi drivers, or start finding alternatives to get to the places you need to travel.
