Shock waves were felt by people reliant
on the cheap service for their drunken
journeys home when Transport for London
moved to suspend its license to operate in
the city last September, although the firm
was allowed to operate as it immediately
appealed and a two day trial was arranged.
Uber conceded TfL had made the correct
decision in initially not renewing its license,
and has promised the court sweeping
changes.
Black-cab drivers are unlikely to be
pleased with the court's decision,
with lawyers representing the cabbies
dismissing the "Uber in sheep's clothing"
that had promised such change in court.
The app is still fighting employment
tribunal rulings in the courts, maintaining
their drivers are "partners", thus denying
them employer rights. So it's not all
change!
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ISSUE 111 / 2018
NEWS
UBER, IN IT FOR THE
LONG HAUL
Westminster Magistrates court has granted the ride-
hailing app a 15-month probationary license to operate in
the capital, citing the firms willingness to make changes to
policy and practices.
