Uber officials yesterday met in a closed door meeting with several Government officials, including Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi and Minister of Transport Rohan Sinanan, to find a way for the service to begin legally operating in T&T.
However, they were immediately warned of the illegality of using "PH" drivers to transport travellers.
The meeting was held at the Ministry of Works and Transport and was also attended by Transport Commissioner Wayne Richards and a representative from the T&T Police Service.
Guardian Media understands that this was the first time all parties were meeting on the matter, although Uber had requested a meeting since November last year.
Uber officials were told that it was their responsibility to ensure a meeting was granted before setting up operations, but yesterday's meeting was not to criticise them (Uber) but rather to find a way forward.
During the meeting, Uber officials were informed that private cars being used for hire in T&T was an illegal practice.
GML understands that the Government also wants Uber to declare certain information, such as their operations, corporate identifications, structures, taxation arrangements, employment contracts and insurance.
Uber has maintained that it has insurance with Guardian Holdings.
The Government has reportedly indicated that it understands the benefits of Uber, but told the company it must bring the necessary information before any steps can be taken to discuss regularising "PH" cars.
Despite its illegality, �ber was not told to halt it operations but was informed of the T&T law which says a private car cannot be used for hire, meaning that an Uber driver could be charged by police.
Guardian Media contacted Uber via email yesterday to find out if it will be suspending operations until the documentation is provided, but up to press time Uber had not responded.