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Did Catherine Cortez Masto oversee an effort to temporarily block Uber from operating in Las Vegas?

By Esther Tsvayg
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In 2014, the Nevada Attorney General’s Office under Catherine Cortez Masto took action against Uber at the request of state regulators, resulting in a temporary suspension of operations.

Despite being told by regulators that Uber would need to apply under existing rules for new taxi companies, Uber decided to operate without the appropriate licensing, claiming it wasn't a taxi business so the rules didn't apply to it.

A District Court judge in Washoe County sided with the state, approving a preliminary injunction to prohibit the ride-sharing company from operating in Nevada. Uber services resumed in Nevada once lawmakers authorized a regulatory structure for ride-sharing in 2015.

The Nevada Attorney General's Office represents the Nevada Taxicab Authority and Nevada Transportation Authority. Cortez Masto maintained that her motivation for taking action was to enforce the law and protect passenger safety.

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Sources
Las Vegas Review-Journal Nevada judge rules against ride-sharing firm Uber
Nevada Legislature NRS: CHAPTER 706
AP News Ads attack Nevada Senate candidate Cortez Masto over Uber
Los Angeles Times Uber gets big win in Nevada as Legislature OKs bill authorizing service
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