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> but not a necessary one.

I know, but, a friggin 1 billion fine? They're most likely just pulling out of Switzerland altogether.

It's not a fine. It's what Uber owes in social security back payments as well as other obligations to their drivers, for instance, compulsory accident insurance.

Yes I know, we all know, everyone who read the article knows.

It's still a thing they have to pay to the government.

Jeez.

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