TAIPEI — Looks like Uber is saying “auf wiedersehen” to Taiwan after being hit with millions of dollars in government fines. <br /> <br />The ride-sharing app said it hopes the suspension of its service will encourage Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen to hit the reset button in negotiations. <br /> <br />Uber’s been butting heads with Taiwan officials who say its operations are illegal. They say Uber has permission to operate as a tech company, but not to provide transportation services. <br /> <br />Uber tried to initially ignore regulatory concerns, but then the fines started piling up. <br /> <br />Within the past month, Taiwan slapped the company with some uber fines totalling $7.4 million. <br /> <br />Uber’s decision to take a break will affect more than 100,000 drivers and countless riders who have come to rely on the app. <br /> <br />Rather than just slapping Uber with ridiculous fines, Taiwan needs to start embracing technological innovation within the taxi industry. <br /> <br />But in order for any real progress to be made, it looks like President Tsai and Uber may have to meet halfway.
