NEWARK -- Uber drivers and taxi drivers both voiced outrage Wednesday in Newark City Hall concerning a proposed ordinance that could curtail ride-sharing companies like Uber in Newark.

While the legislation would theoretically help cab drivers regain some local business, some taxi representatives claim a proposed amendment to the law wouldn't help them enough.

Unlike a ban of ride-sharing companies at Newark airport that was discussed first in February, this law calls for a $1,000 fee for these drivers to operate in the city.

Uber driver-partners and Ana Mahony, the general manager for Uber NJ, were at the Newark City Council meeting to fight the move Wednesday afternoon. Dozens of taxi drivers and several union representatives also attended the meeting, some brandishing signs condemning Uber.

"UBER IS DEADLY ILLEGAL," one sign read.

The president of Newark Cab Association, Inc., Abbas-Abbas, said his union includes over 2,000 Newark residents, who have lost 60 to 70 percent of their business and are struggling to make their rent.

"They have to follow the regulation and the rules like everybody," he said. "I'm not happy... They took the ban out."

Outside the meeting, Baraka said the council is just being fair.

"Folks have made this about Uber, but it's about all shared services... There's been stuff going around that we have this 'anti-Uber' campaign. It's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard of in my life," he said. "We're just trying to level the playing field, that's all. I think it's the fair thing to do. Of course some people will be upset. I think that's the nature of compromise. Nobody walks away completely happy."

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