The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Administrative Services Rental And Leasing Activities Rental And Leasing Activities 77 - Rental and leasing activities
730 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
4 February 2019
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
The company Moove Cars, which provides rental car services with driver (VTC) through the ride hailing application Uber, announced the collective dismissal of 730 employees in Catalonia, Spain. The firm argued that the approval of the decree of the Catalan Government limiting the activity of VTC companies led them to cease their activity in Barcelona. A spokesperson for Moove Cars has confirmed that the redundant employees will receive job offers for other areas in Spain.
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