Uber London ban - live updates: Ride hailing app's private hire licence will not be renewed after 30 September
Company says decision 'will put more than 40,000 licensed drivers out of work'
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Your support makes all the difference.Uber has been banned in London after Transport for London announced it will not be renewing the company's licence to operate in the city.
The move has dealt a huge blow to the ride hailing app, which has tens of thousands of UK-based drivers and a huge customer base.
The transport authority said that Uber didn't meet its rigorous reglation standards to ensure passenger safety.
But the ruling allows the opportunity for an appeal, and makes clear that Uber will be able to continue to operate while that process is ongoing.
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Taxify has made a statement regarding the Uber ban. Markus Villig, founder and chief, says: "TfL has made a clear statement today that the safety of passengers cannot be compromised.
"The safety of riders is Taxify’s top priority and we are currently working with TfL to ensure we comply with all of their regulatory requirements and safety standards.
"To ensure customer safety Taxify’s team is committed to rigorous vetting procedures, including meeting every driver during the on-boarding process. Moreover, all drivers are required to have a private hire driver licence and must have passed all mandatory legal background checks.
"We plan to launch in London when we have completed TfL’s regulatory approval process."
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