Istanbul: Taxi Lawsuits Against Martı TAG Platform Dismissed
The Istanbul Court of Appeal overturned a ruling against the Martı TAG platform and rejected lawsuits brought by more than ten taxi chambers, stating that no law prohibits ride-sharing services.
The Istanbul Court of Appeal overturned a ruling previously issued by a lower court against the ride-sharing platform Martı TAG.
The court rejected unfair competition lawsuits filed by more than ten taxi chambers.
It stated that there is no legal provision prohibiting ride-sharing services.
It added that imposing a judicial ban on these services contradicts the rule of law and the freedom of enterprise.
What Do These Terms Mean?
Unfair Competition: Commercial practices that harm a competitor in a manner violating fair market rules.
Court of Appeal: A court that reviews a ruling issued by a lower court based on an appeal by one of the parties.
Ride-sharing: A service connecting a passenger with a private driver via an app, instead of hailing a traditional taxi.
Freedom of Enterprise: The right of an individual or company to start an economic activity without unlawful restrictions.
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