The Federal Court has backed canton Geneva when it told an 82-year-old taxi driver that he’s too old.
The driver says the law is unfair as there are not such rules governing VTC drivers, who work for companies such as Uber.
The current rules state that taxi drivers have to retire at the age of 75.
Federal judges ruled making the difference between Uber and taxi companies was fair, as taxis provide a quasi-public service.
Too late to save the ski season
It’s being a grim ski season.
No major breakthough's expected at Davos
The new co-chair of the World Economic Forum, André Hoffmann, has played down expectations surrounding Donald Trump’s appearance in Davos.
Gruyère survives US sanctions
Sales of Gruyère cheese fell less sharply last year than expected, despite US tariffs.
Paléo wins major award
The Paléo Festival has been named Best Major Festival in Europe.
Push to fund night trains by cities
After the refusal by Bern to subsidize night trains, left-wing parties in five cities are launching a coordinated push to support international night trains.
One inequality less in Swiss football.
The Swiss Football Association has changed the priority order for the use of playing fields, giving women’s football precedence over men’s competitions - with the exception of the Men’s Super League, which keeps top priority.
