Most places restrict the number of available licenses However, The EFTA surveillance authority is looking into if Norway is in breach of EU rules by restrictin

Most places restrict the number of available licenses However, The EFTA surveillance authority is looking into if Norway is in breach of EU rules by restricting taxi licenses, so it could be opened up. We are governed by the same laws as the EU Uber should comply with rules, but we really need Uber and similar services I was in Paris and Barcelona last week: In Paris I could easily take an Uber and everything was a breeze In Barcelona I had to take taxis. I paid with credit card, and the drivers charged me in NOK without asking, against MasterCard rules. I even said I wanted to pay in EUR at one occasion To submit a complaint I had to fill in a paper form, and post it by mail with the original receipts. The receipts from the credit card terminal don't even have the taxi information as in Norway, so not sure they can do anything either. It's frankly ridiculous Taxi drivers in Barcelona was even on strike to protest against Cabify and Uber that want to compete on equal terms, while they are protected through draconian systems that have no accountability if you have a problem