--- title: The French government prepares to take legal action against Uber description: The French government prepares to take legal action against Uber image: https://www.inlinepolicy.com/hubfs/Inline%20Policy%20Blog-24.jpg --- [![Inline Policy logo](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/hubfs/in-line-logo-horizontal-RGB-BLACK.svg "Inline Policy logo")](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/) [Talk to Us](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/contact-us) ![The French government prepares to take legal action against Uber](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/hubfs/Inline%20Policy%20Blog-24.jpg) # The French government prepares to take legal action against Uber by [Inline Policy](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/blog/author/inline-policy) on 02 Apr 2014 **The French government is preparing to take legal action against urban rideshare service UberPop, claiming it is providing an illegal taxi service by making a profit from its service, under the guise of carpooling. ** The UberPop service was launched in France by Uber two months ago, offering a service where individuals can offer lifts to others in their personal cars for a fee. However, in France, carpooling for profit is illegal. The action will be taken before a crucial report on regulation of rideshare services is presented to the Prime Minister in mid-April by Thomas Thévenoud, the government-appointed mediator between taxis and rideshare companies. [Read more from LesEchos.fr](http://www.lesechos.fr/entreprises-secteurs/auto-transport/actu/0203406234236-le-gouvernement-prepare-des-poursuites-contre-uberpop-660846.php?xtor=RSS-2242) (Article in French). [![policy-regulation-tech-sector-guide](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3903067/55e1798a-3efb-4c0b-8402-6846fe38b8c5.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3903067/55e1798a-3efb-4c0b-8402-6846fe38b8c5) Topics: [UK business](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/blog/tag/uk-business) ![Inline Policy](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo/inline-policy-logo-for-web.png?width=100&height=100&name=inline-policy-logo-for-web.png) #### Written by [Inline Policy](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/blog/author/inline-policy) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/inline-policy/) [**](https://twitter.com/inlinepolicy) ### Get the latest updates from our blog ## Related Articles ![King’s Speech – the UK’s legislative programme for the tech, climate, and energy sectors](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/hubfs/Shutterstock_2466028571.jpg) [King’s Speech – the UK’s legislative programme for the tech, climate, and energy sectors](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/blog/kings_speech_july_2024) On 17 July, King Charles III delivered the King's Speech, outlining the government's legislative programme ... [Read more](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/blog/kings_speech_july_2024) ![What does Labour’s election win mean for the tech, climate and clean energy sectors?](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/hubfs/shutterstock_2471115429.jpg) [What does Labour’s election win mean for the tech, climate and clean energy sectors?](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/blog/labours-election-win) The electorate has given Labour the second-largest majority (after Tony Blair in 1997) in British ... [Read more](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/blog/labours-election-win) ![The UK Government's proposals to regulate cryptocurrency and stablecoins](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/hubfs/shutterstock_1081423016.jpg) [The UK Government's proposals to regulate cryptocurrency and stablecoins](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/blog/cryptocurrency_regulation_uk) In November 2023 the UK Government outlined its regulatory intentions for the cryptocasset industry. In this ... [Read more](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/blog/cryptocurrency_regulation_uk) ![Online Safety Act: What happens now?](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/hubfs/Shutterstock_2164910349.jpg) [Online Safety Act: What happens now?](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/blog/online_safety_act) The Online Safety Bill was introduced in March 2022 to make the UK the ‘safest place in the world to be ... [Read more](https://www.inlinepolicy.com/blog/online_safety_act) ## Comments ### About ### Services ### Follow us ### Resources ### London Office [+44 (0)20 3735 5055](tel:+44%2020%203735%205055) 310 Vox Studios, 1-45 Durham Street, London, SE11 5JH ### Brussels Office [+32 (0)2 669 4283](tel:+32%202%20669%2042%2083) Avenue Marnix 13-17, 1000 Brussels Copyright 2026 Inline Policy Ltd 08719165 | Inline Policy Sprl 0687711093