Thursday afternoon, the Public Service Commission ordered all Uber drivers to cease and desist.
The ridesharing program has been in effect in Greenville, Charleston and Columbia since July.
The South Carolina Public Service Commission said Uber drivers don't have the proper licensing. By law, the company was supposed to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity before operating, but did not.
A formal hearing on this issue was scheduled for Jan. 26. That hearing has been postponed, and the Public Service Commission said until it’s rescheduled, it is illegal for anyone to use Uber.
Some don't think that's fair.
“I feel like in the current economic climate, people should take every opportunity they can to make a buck. Cab companies in town can't handle demand on high-demand nights, so I feel like it's a positive thing,” said Derek Watson of Greenville.
Uber sent News 4 a statement that read, “Despite working closely with the PSC for the past several months on a permanent solution for Uber in South Carolina, today’s actions are unexpected and not reflective of the progress made thus far. We have challenged the order and remain committed to providing South Carolinians with greater opportunity and choice."
It’s still unclear how the law will be enforced since Uber drivers do not have marked cars.
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