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Australian taxi drivers win $178 million payout from Uber
Australian taxi drivers win $178 million payout from Uber
Economy
by  AFP

Australian taxi drivers impacted by the rise of ridesharing giant Uber have won US$178 million in compensation, their lawyers said Monday after settling a gruelling legal battle. Lead lawyer Michael Donelly said the A$271.8 million (US$178.3 million) settlement was the "fifth highest class action settlement in Australian legal history".