Less than a week after UberPOP opened its service to all users of the Uber-app in Amsterdam, the Dutch Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT), together with the Public Prosecution Service and the Amsterdam police caught four illegal UberPOP-drivers red-handed and arrested them.
The Saturday night action with mystery guests had been planned well in advance. The drivers were arrested and fined (with a maximum 4.200 euro). The illegal drivers also received a cease and desist order, meaning that every time they are arrested for the same offense, a fine of 10,000 euros per infraction is due with a maximum of …
