Philippines lifts Uber suspension after it pays nearly $10m in penalties

Philippines lifts Uber suspension after it pays nearly $10m in penalties

People walk past an Uber advertisement outside the Uber main office in Mandaluyong city, metro Manila, Philippines August 15, 2017. REUTERS/Dondi Tawatao

The Philippines lifted its one-month suspension on Uber Technologies ahead of schedule on Tuesday after the ride-hailing firm paid almost $10 million in a fine and financial aid to its drivers affected by the halted operations.

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