I have read both this article and the Uber blog post. Although I don't follow closely what is happening (I'm from Belgium), it seems the blog post is short on "

I have read both this article and the Uber blog post. Although I don't follow closely what is happening (I'm from Belgium), it seems the blog post is short on "facts". They state they have been in contact, not that their activity was deemed legal by the authorities. They state their will to launch but that's it. A week or two ago I have heard on the news that the cabinet said to Uber that they needed to comply with local laws (and that it was not the case). Uber blog post failed to say if they received any authorization (they probably didn't), or if they feel they are not doing something illegal. Uber seems to be illegal in Belgium because they don't comply with rules regarding paid ride. For instance drivers need to receive authorization before offering paid ride.