Uber said it's hoping the suspended operations in Taiwan will prompt action from President Tsai Ing-wen, who is pushing for the country to have its own "Asian Silicon Valley". In a statement Uber said: "The current regulatory environment makes it impossible to serve the island the way we know works best." The company also faced suspension in Hungary last July due to new legislation that stops drivers from making money with their own vehicles. Traditional taxi drivers have condemned Uber over safety concerns and questions over legal issues, including taxes. But Uber insists it is a platform connecting drivers and passengers, not a transport business like taxi firms.