Uber London Ban: Company And Drivers Left Astounded And Intends To Appeal Decision

Uber has issued a statement saying the company is astounded by the decision to ban the company in London. Transport for London announced yesterday that the company will not be given another private hire operator licence after its current one expires on September 30 over safety fears.They said Uber in London is “not fit and proper” to hold the licence but the firm is going to appeal the decision and will be able to operate in the capital until the process is over. If they lose the appeal, Londoners will no longer be able to get an Uber – but the move will be welcomed by black cab drivers who have long campaigned against the private hire company.Uber said: “By trying to ban the app from the capital, the Mayor and Transport for London have caved in to a small number of people who want to restrict consumer choice. Not only will this decision deprive you of the choice of a convenient way of getting about town, it will also put more than 40,000 licensed drivers who rely on our app out of work.”Photo Credit: Getty

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