Uber Loses Licence To operate In London

Uber has been stripped of its London licence in a marvel move that has brought about an outcry from drivers at the trip-hailing organisation and Conservative politicians.

The firm’s software for a brand new licence in London changed into rejected on the idea that the employer is not a “match and right” private vehicle rent operator.


Uber stated it planned to task the ruling by London’s shipping authority in the courts without delay. this means Uber vehicles will not disappear from the streets immediately and could keep to operate for its 3.5 million customers inside the capital till the firm has exhausted the appeals process – that can take months. The current licence expires on 30 September but Uber has 21 days to enchantment and may preserve to operate till that procedure expires.

The selection by way of delivery for London became backed by means of London mayor Sadiq Khan, employment rights campaigners, and the trade body for the capital’s black cab drivers.