Turkey had discussed Uber XL, which provides ultra-luxury transportation services in many parts of the world in recent years. Yellow taxi drivers argued that the service implemented by Uber in Turkey also led to unfair competition, and in the lawsuit filed, it was decided that the SS New Generation Taxi Drivers Transportation and Operations Cooperative was right. Now, there has been a new development regarding this issue, which occupied Turkey’s agenda for a long time.
Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office Intellectual and Industrial Rights Investigation Bureau has prepared a new indictment regarding Uber. In this indictment prepared against Francois Pascal Chadwick, one of the senior managers of the Turkish branch of the company, it was stated that the crime of unfair competition was committed. It was learned that Francois Pascal Chadwick, who had never been to Turkey, denied these accusations.
Up to 2 years in prison required
Francois Pascal Chadwick, who is known as a suspect according to the indictment, is subject to Article 62/1 of the Turkish Commercial Code. According to the article, it was stated that he was asked to be tried with a prison sentence of up to 2 years. Also; Uber’s Turkish manager in Turkey, Barış İ. It was stated that the documents of ‘s were sent to the conciliation office due to the same issue.
If the indictment is accepted, a new case will be opened against Chadwick. As part of this case, Uber’s Turkey manager will likely be found guilty and sentenced to up to 2 years in prison. However, according to the law, this period does not require going to prison; Not much will change in Francois Pascal Chadwick’s life. . .
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