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This opinion will be reviewed in a final ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union in late summer. While this opinion is not binding, it is indicative of how the court may rule, as it typically follows the recommendations of its senior advisors.

If designated a transportation service, Uber will have to obtain the same licenses and authorizations as traditional transport services — possibly impacting its number of drivers and the hours they can work for Uber. The ruling would make Uber subject to local licensing laws in the EU, which can be very stringent in some localities.

Uber may be labeled a transport service in EU