The Danish Competition Council has intervened in Uber's acquisition of Dantaxi, requiring the company to divest one of Dantaxi's two dispatch centres. This divestiture includes the taxi booking services via Dantaxi's app and phone number, as well as agreements with various taxi hauliers.

Christian Schultz, Chairman of the Danish Competition Council, stated that Uber's entry into the Danish taxi market initially strengthened competition. However, the acquisition of Dantaxi posed a risk of reducing competitive pressure, potentially leading to higher prices and less favorable conditions for taxi hauliers.

The Council's investigation revealed that without intervention, the merger could significantly impede competition, particularly in Copenhagen, resulting in adverse effects such as increased prices and barriers to entry for new taxi companies.

This decision marks a significant precedent as it is the first time the Danish Competition Council has intervened in a merger that was already implemented and required a below-threshold merger to be notified due to potential harm to competition.

Uber's commitments include ensuring the operation of the divested business during the transition period and appointing an independent monitoring trustee to oversee compliance with the commitments. The Danish Competition and Consumer Authority will closely monitor the implementation process.